Table 4 Multivariate analysis of independent factors associated with Hepatitis E Virus, Napak (2013/2014)
Variable | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
In the week before the epidemic did you eat roadside food(Yes) | 6.11 | 2.85–13.09 | P < 0.001* |
Did you drink any untreated water(Yes) | 6.69 | 3.15–14.16 | P < 0.001* |
Do you always clean your utensils(No) | 3.24 | 1.55–3.760 | 0.002* |
Education Level | |||
Primary | 1.57 | 0.67–3.64 | 0.293 |
Secondary | 5.57 | 0.94–33.0 | 0.059 |
Tertiary | 1.54 | 0.24–9.98 | 0.650 |
Primary source of water | |||
Borehole | 0.93 | 0.40–2.14 | 0.865 |
Well | 2.86 | 0.25–32.2 | 0.394 |
Dam | 1.76 | 0.09–31.9 | 0.702 |
Availability of soap in household(No) | 1.78 | 0.88–3.59 | 0.106 |
Season(Wet) | 1.42 | 0.67–3.02 | 0.368 |
Occupation-Hunter | 1.14 | 1.03–12.66 | 0.013* |