Table 3 Risk factors for HAV infection
Variable | Beta coefficient | AOR | 95% CI for AOR | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Urban population | 1.78 | 5.94 | 2.98 | 11.86 | < 0.001 |
Unmarried individuals | −1.35 | 0.26 | 0.14 | 0.46 | < 0.001 |
Unemployed | −2.13 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.23 | < 0.001 |
Income < 20,000 LKR | 1.04 | 2.82 | 1.30 | 6.13 | 0.009 |
Poor knowledge regarding viral hepatitis | 1.38 | 3.98 | 1.97 | 8.05 | < 0.001 |
Unhygienic practices related to drinking water | 0.98 | 2.67 | 1.37 | 5.21 | 0.004 |
Unhygienic sanitary practices | 1.00 | 2.73 | 1.42 | 5.23 | 0.003 |
Out visits from district of Gampaha | −2.19 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.21 | < 0.001 |
≥ 5 family members living in a household | −1.01 | 0.36 | 0.19 | 0.75 | 0.006 |
≥ 5 family members using the toilet | −0.66 | 0.52 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.05 |