Table 3 Multivariate analysis to identify independent predictors of B. henselae infection in cats (N = 189)
Models (controlled variables) | OR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
Model 1 (age as categorical variable) | ||
Intestinal parasites | 4.241 (1.243–14.47)* | 0.0119* |
Sampling location | 1.125 (1.014–1.249)* | 0.0257* |
Sampling season Apr-Sep | 0.379 (0.169–0.848)* | 0.018* |
Coastal area | 2.567 (1.114–5.915)* | 0.0216* |
Model 2 (season) | ||
Intestinal parasites | 2.765 (0.9–8.381) | 0.034* |
Sampling location | 1.102 (0.984–1.232) | 0.194 |
Coastal area | 2.725 (1.20–6.186)* | 0.012* |
Model 3 (climatic area) | ||
Intestinal parasites | 3.029 (0.974–9.422) | 0.044* |
Sampling location | 1.074 (0.925–1.248) | 0.345 |
Model 4 (sampling location) | ||
Intestinal parasites | 7.011 (0.863–56.971) | 0.0337* |