Table 2 Multivariate analysis (logistic regression) including risk factors for anti-Toxocara spp. antibodies in people experiencing homeless in São Paulo city, Brazil (N = 194; positive = 89 and negative = 105)
Variable | Positive (%) | Negative (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | Statistical analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (Years) | ||||
> 60 | 17 (19.3) | 14 (13.3) | Reference | |
30–60 | 55 (62.5) | 80 (76.2) | 0.6 (0.27–1.46) | 0.280 |
< 60 | 16 (18.2) | 11 (10.5) | 1.1 (0.38–3.48) | 0.816 |
Educational background | ||||
Elementary school | 47 (52.8) | 44 (41.9) | Reference | |
High school | 38 (42.7) | 46 (43.8) | 0.6 (0.34–1.20) | 0.165 |
College | 4 (4.5) | 15 (14.3) | 0.2 (0.06–0.72) | 0.018 |
Street clinics | ||||
No | 62 (72.9) | 63 (60.6) | Reference | |
Yes | 23 (27.1) | 41 (39.4) | 0.5 (0.28–1.03) | 0.066 |