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Table 1 Multiple Regression analysis representing the association of individuals' variables with the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus

From: Serology based disease status of Pakistani population infected with Hepatitis B virus

Risk factors

HBsAg + (Out of 1300)

OR (95% CI)

Residential area

  

Urban

14

 

Rural

38

3.8 (1.6–9.8)

Socio-economic status

  

Rich

19

 

Poor

33

2.2 (1.3–3.7)

Age (years)

  

<20

06

 

21–30

13

2.7 (1.6–4.9)

31–40

21

1.2 (0.7–2)

41–60

10

1.2 (0.9–3.2)

>60

02

0.8 (0.5–1.2)