Table 3 Results of multivariate analysis of potential predictors for Blastocystis infection among the participants (n = 380)
From: Prevalence, predictors and clinical significance of Blastocystis sp. in Sebha, Libya
Variables | Blastocystis infection | P |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | Â |
Age (≥ 18 years) | 5.7 (2.21, 9.86) | 0.001* |
Gender (male) | 1.6 (0.67, 3.55) | 0.304 |
Educational level (≤ primary education) | 1.8 (0.86, 4.26) | 0.113 |
Occupational status (working) | 2.2 (1.02, 4.70) | 0.045* |
Family size (small) | 0.7 (0.32, 1.07) | 0.063 |