Table 3 Multivariable analysis of factors associated with STH infections among pre-school aged children in Busia County, Kenya
Factors | STH Combined [aOR (95%CI); p-value] |
|---|---|
Household members | |
  ≤ 5 | Reference |
  > 5 | 1.32 (0.73–2.42); p = 0.361 |
Parent’s occupation | |
 Farming | 0.34 (0.09–1.24); p = 0.103 |
 Small business | 0.50 (0.14–1.75); p = 0.279 |
 Fishing | 1.09 (0.28–4.35); p = 0.899 |
 Employed | Reference |
Tablets received when last dewormed | |
 One | 8.68 (1.13–66.89); p = 0.038* |
 More than one | Reference |
Improved water source for drinking | |
 Yes | Reference |
 No | 2.46 (1.26–4.82); p = 0.009* |
Eat soil | |
 Yes | 1.62 (0.77–3.44); p = 0.205 |
 No | Reference |