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Table 2 Univariate and multivariate analysis of the association of hookworm with locations (n = 221)

From: Prevalence and zoonotic potential of canine hookworms in Malaysia

Variable

 

Examined

(n)

Infected

n (%)

OR (95% CI)

Rural stray dogs*

Yes

77

55 (71.4)

4.55 (2.50 – 8.31)

 

No

144

51 (35.4)

1

Urban stray dogs

Yes

50

24 (48.0)

1.00 (0.53 – 1.88)

 

No

171

82 (48.0)

1

Dogs in shelters*

Yes

94

27 (28.7)

0.24 (0.14 – 0.43)

 

No

127

79 (62.2)

1

  1. * Confirmed by stepwise conditional logistic regression.