Table 2 Association of HAV infection with knowledge about viral hepatitis and practices
Cases (N = 252) n (%) | Controls (N = 252) n (%) | OR (95%CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge regarding viral hepatitis | ||||
Poor knowledge | 92 (36.5) | 35 (13.9) | 3.56 (2.30–5.53) | |
Good knowledge | 160 (63.5) | 217 (86.1) | < 0.001 | |
Practices related to drinking water | ||||
Unhygienic | 88 (34.9) | 54 (21.4) | 1.97 (1.32–2.93) | |
Hygienic | 164 (65.1) | 198 (78.6) | ||
Sanitary practices | ||||
Unhygienic | 97 (38.5) | 53 (21.0) | 2.35 (1.58–3.49) | |
Hygienic | 155 (61.5) | 199 (79.0) | < 0.001 | |
Food practices | ||||
Unhygienic | 110 (43.7) | 40 (15.9) | 4.10 (2.70–6.25) | |
Hygienic | 142 (56.3) | 212 (84.1) | < 0.001 | |
History of Hepatitis vaccination | ||||
Not vaccinated | 41 (16.3) | 41 (16.3) | 1.0 (0.62–1.60) | |
Vaccinated | 211 (83.7) | 211 (8 3.7) | 1.0 | |