Table 7 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of risk factors for W. bancrofti microfilaremia (mf), total-population model
From: A case study of risk factors for lymphatic filariasis in the Republic of Congo
Variable | Adjusted odds-ratio | Confidence interval 95% | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Female | 1 | - | |
Male | 5.4 | 2.1-13.4 | <0.001 |
Age (years old) | |||
5-10 | 0.03 | 0.0-0.3 | 0.004 |
11-23 | 1 | - | - |
24-40 | 0.8 | 0.3- 2.3 | 0.741 |
> 40 | 1.3 | 0.5- 3.5 | 0.595 |
Latrines | |||
No | 1 | - | |
Yes | 0.4 | 0.1-0.9 | 0.035 |
Bed nets | |||
No | 1 | - | |
Yes | 1.2 | 0.4-3.0 | 0.764 |
Intraclass correlation for household | 0.488 |