Table 2 Univarite analysis for the health-care services exposure risk factors of HB
From: Risk factors of hepatitis B transmission in northern Palestine: a case – control study
Variable | Case n (%) | Control n (%) | P value | OR$(95% CI^) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
History of dialysis: | ||||
▪ Yes | 3 (3) | 0 (0) | 0.346@ | 2.0 (0.76-5.34) |
▪ No | 97 (97) | 100 (100) | ||
History of blood transfusion: | ||||
▪ Yes | 24 (24) | 9 (9) | 0.004* | 3.2 (1.4-7.28) |
▪ No | 76 (76) | 91 (91) | ||
History of needle stick: | ||||
▪ Yes | 7 (7) | 2 (2) | 0.170@ | 3.7 (0.75-18.2) |
▪ No | 93 (93) | 98 (98) | ||
History of surgical operation: | ||||
▪ Yes | 35 (35) | 23 (23) | 0.061* | 1.8 (0.97-3.3) |
▪ No | 65 (65) | 77 (77) | ||
History of dental visits: | ||||
▪ Yes | 75 (75) | 29 (29) | <0.001* | 7.4 (3.9-13.7) |
▪ No | 25 (25) | 71 (71) | ||
History of hospitalization: | ||||
▪ Yes | 45 (45) | 28 (28) | 0.013* | 2.1 (1.17-3.78) |
▪ No | 55 (55) | 72 (72) |