Table 2 Bivariate analysis for significant risk factors for *HBV-seropositivity
Risk factors | *HBV positive n = 582 (100%) | HBV negative n = 1406 (100%) | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Marital status | ||||
Un-married | 200 (34.4) | 764 (54.3) | 1.0 | Â |
Married | 382 (65.6) | 642 (45.7) | 2.27 (1.85-2.79) | < 0.001 |
2. History of jaundice | ||||
No | 431 (74.1) | 1116 (79.4) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 151 (25.9) | 290 (20.6) | 1.35 (1.07-1.70) | 0.009 |
3. Previous surgery | ||||
No | 431 (74.1) | 1101 (78.3) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 151 (25.9) | 305 (21.7) | 1.26 (1.00-1.59) | 0.04 |
4. Circumcision in males only (n = 734) | ||||
No | 37 (15.9) | 190 (37.8) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 195 (84.1) | 312 (62.2) | 3.21 (2.13-4.86) | < 0.001 |
5. Needle-stick injuries | ||||
No | 550 (94.5) | 1368 (97.3) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 32 (5.5) | 38 (2.7) | 2.09 (1.26-3.47) | 0.002 |
6. Ear-nose-body piercing in females only (n = 1254) | ||||
No | 14 (4) | 155 (17.1) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 336 (96) | 749 (82.9) | 4.97 (2.76-9.10) | < 0.001 |
7. Animal bites | ||||
No | 451 (77.5) | 1204 (85.6) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 131 (22.5) | 202 (14.4) | 1.73 (1.34-2.23) | < 0.001 |
8. Visiting community barber for shaving in males only (n = 734) | ||||
No | 64 (27.6) | 296 (59) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 168 (72.4) | 206 (14) | 3.77 (2.65-5.37) | < 0.001 |
9. Visiting unregistered health care providers | ||||
No | 98 (16.8) | 310 (22.0) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 484 (83.2) | 1096 (78.0) | 1.40 (1.08-1.81) | 0.008 |
10. Receiving treatment for STD | ||||
No | 528 (90.7) | 1330 (94.6) | 1.0 | Â |
Yes | 54 (9.3) | 76 (5.4) | 1.79 (1.23-2.61) | 0.001 |