Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression for estimating the risk factors associated with increased STH in children

Washing hands after defecating/before eating

No

7.0 (3.4–14.0)

 < 0.001

House construction

Mud

3.5 (1.6–7.4)

0.001

Walking barefoot

Yes

2.2 (1.6–3.1)

 < 0.001

Family size

 ≥ 5 people (overcrowded house)

1.6 (1.1–2.3)

0.023

Use of toilet

Open defecation

1.4 (1.1–2.0)

0.023

Consumption of raw vegetables

Yes

1.4 (0.9–2.2)

0.16

Habit of nail biting

Yes

1.0 (0.6–1.6)

0.999

Finger nails status

Untrimmed

0.3 (0.1–0.6)

0.002