Table 4 Multivariate analysis for the Hepatitis B risk factors
From: Risk factors of hepatitis B transmission in northern Palestine: a case – control study
| Variable | Case n (%) | Control n (%) | P value | OR $ (95% CI^) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation: | ||||
| ▪ HCW | 4 (4) | 6 (6) | 0.66 | 1.4 (0.2-6.8) |
| ▪ Soldier | 2 (2) | 14 (14) | 0.09 | 4.6 (0.8-28.2) |
| ▪ Manual | 9 (9) | 14 (14) | 0.50 | 1.5 (0.5- 4.8) |
| ▪ Others 1 | 85 (85) | 66 (66) | 0.38 | 1 |
| History of blood transfusion | 24 (24) | 9 (9) | 0.33 | 1.6 (0.6-4.6) |
| History of dental visits | 75 (75) | 29 (29) | <0.001 | 5.6 (2.8- 11.1) |
| History of hospitalization | 45 (45) | 28 (28) | 0.43 | 1.4 (0.6 – 3.0) |
| History of Hejamat | 11 (11) | 2 (2) | 0.20 | 3.5 (0.6 -20.2) |
| Sharing shaving equipment | 29 (42.2) | 11 (24.4) | 0.48 | 1.4 (0.5 – 3.9) |
| Intravenous drug use | 5 (5) | 0 (0) | 0.48 | 1.1 (0.2-4.2) |
| History of barber visit | 29 (42.0) | 10 (22.2) | 0.33 | 1.6 (0,6 -4.37) |
| Living abroad (> one year ) | 21 (21) | 8 (8) | 0.19 | 2.0 (0.71- 6.1) |