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Table 4 Multivariable analysis of factors associated with S. mansoni infections among pre-school aged children in Busia County, Kenya

From: Soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomiasis among pre-school age children in a rural setting of Busia County, Western Kenya: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, and associated exposures

Factors

S. mansoni

[aOR(95%CI); p-value]

Age group (years)

 3

Reference

 4

0.74 (0.29–1.88); p = 0.521

 5

0.76 (0.30–1.95); p = 0.568

  > 5

1.22 (0.53–2.80); p = 0.646

Handwashing facility near latrine

 Yes

Reference

 No

0.58 (0.32–1.06); p = 0.075

Where do you defecate?

 Bush

1.19 (0.55–2.58); p = 0.668

 Latrine

Reference

Wear shoes/slippers `when out of the house

 Never

0.95 (0.21–4.23); p = 0.943

 Sometimes

0.63 (0.30–1.31); p = 0.215

 Always

Reference

Swim in dam/river/lake

 Doesn’t

Reference

 Daily

3.99 (1.98–8.06); p < 0.001*

 2–3 times a week

2.85 (1.28–6.39); p = 0.011*

 Weekly

1.99 (0.62–6.40); p = 0.247

 More than weekly

Insufficient observations

  1. *Indicates a significant p-value