Table 5 Univariate logistic regression and crude odds ratio for association of head lice1 in women aged 12 years and older with personal hygiene and use of medication/DDT to control lice; National Health Survey of Pakistan, 1990 - 94 Sindh, Balochistan, and NWFP Provinces (n = 2321).
Variables | Crude Odds Ratio | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
Used medication 2 | Â | Â |
No | 1.0 | - |
Yes | 1.1 | (0.5, 2.1) |
Ever Used DDT for head lice | Â | Â |
No | 1.0 | - |
Yes | 1.2 | (0.6, 2.1) |
Number of baths in summer (per week) | Â | Â |
≥3 | 1.0 | - |
<3 | 3.1 | (1.3, 7.4) |
Number of baths in winter (per month) | Â | Â |
≥5 | 1.0 | - |
<5 | 1.9 | (1.1, 3.2) |
Wear shoes at home | Â | Â |
Always | 1.0 | - |
Sometimes/Never | 1.8 | (1.2, 2.9) |
Wear shoes outside home | Â | Â |
Always | 1.0 | - |
Sometimes/Never | 2.3 | (1.1, 5.0) |