Table 3 Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis for exposure factors associated with animal-bite in selected counties, Kenya, 2011–2016
Variable | Young (< 15 years) (2351) n (%) | Adult (15+ years) (n = 4382) n (%) | OR (95% CI) | Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biting animal | ||||
Owned Dog a | 2011 (78) | 3094 (68) | 1.7 (1.5, 1.9) | 1.2 (1.1, 1.3) |
Unowned Dog | 403 (16) | 1109 (24) | 0.6 (0.5, 0.7) | NS |
Cat | 152 (6) | 262 (6) | 1 (0.8, 1.3) | NS |
Human | 3 (0.1) | 43 (0.9) | 0.1 (0.02, 0,38) | NS |
Livestock b | 21 (0.8) | 55 (1) | 0.7 (0.43, 1.11) | NS |
Others c | 2 (0.1) | 10 (0.2) | 0.4 (0.04, 1.66) | NS |
Sex | ||||
Male | 1573 (60) | 2400 (52) | 1.4 (1.3, 1.5) | 1.5 (1.3, 1.7) |
Female | 1034 (40) | 2193 (48) | Ref | |
Bite Site | ||||
Leg/Thigh | 775 (60) | 1173 (74) | 0.5 (0.5, 0.6) | NS |
Arm | 323 (25) | 344 (22) | 1.2 (1, 1.5) | NS |
Trunk | 83 (7) | 39 (3) | 2.8 (1.9, 4.1) | NS |
Head/Face | 67 (5) | 15 (1) | 5.8 (3.3, 10.2) | 1.8 (1.3, 2.6) |
Buttock/Groin | 36 (3) | 17 (1) | 2.7 (1.5, 4.8) | NS |
PEP | ||||
Yes | 1942 (84) | 3629 (90) | 0.6 (0.54, 0.72) | 0.3 (0.2, 0.3) |
No | 364 (16) | 423 (10) | Ref | |
PEP Doses | ||||
≥ 3 doses | 875 (40) | 1293 (60) | 1.5 (1.3, 1.7) | NS |
< 3 dose | 1062 (31) | 2333 (69) | Ref | |
Counties | ||||
Kilifi | 777 (30) | 1136 (25) | 4.4 (3.7, 5.1) | 5.2 (4.3, 6.3) |
Kitui | 620 (24) | 549 (12) | 7.2 (6.1, 8.5) | 6.4 (5.3, 7.6) |
Machakos | 141 (5) | 154 (3) | 5.8 (4.5, 7.6) | 6.1 (5.0, 8.0) |
Nandi | 788 (30) | 965 (21) | 5.2 (4.5, 6.1) | 5.7 (4.8, 6.8) |
Kisumu | 281 (11) | 1790 (39) | Ref | |