Table 5 Multivariable logistics regression analysis of mothers’ familiarity with and specific knowledge of STH infections and frequency of periodic deworming of preschool children in Abakpa-Nike, Enugu, Nigeria, N = 433
Knowledge on different STH, transmission, symptoms, and complications of STH infection in preschool children | Mothers who periodically deworm (n = 182) | Mothers who do NOT periodically deworm index child (n = 251) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OR | 95% CI | Â | ||
Are you familiar with soil-transmitted helminthiasis? | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 0.00 | 0.00–0.00 | 0.999 |
Knowledge of the different STH infections in preschool children. | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 0.94 | 0.67–1.32 | 0.738 |
Knowledge of the modes of transmission of STH infection in preschool children | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 0.62 | 0.48–0.81 | 0.000 |
Knowledge of the different symptoms of STH infection in preschool children | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 0.76 | 0.57–1.02 | 0.069 |
Knowledge of the main complications of STH infections in preschool children. | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 0.77 | 0.61–0.98 | 0.034 |
How often should a preschool child be dewormed for STH infections? | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 0.41 | 0.18–0.90 | 0.026 |
Do you know Albendazole is used for periodic deworming of preschool children | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 1.00 | 0.46–2.11 | 0.972 |
Do you know Mebendazole is used for periodic deworming of preschool children | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 0.28 | 0.09–0.90 | 0.031 |
Do you know Pyrantel is used for periodic deworming of preschool children | ||||
 – Adjusted OR a | Reference | 8.03 | 2.22–29.03 | 0.001 |