Table 2 Univariate analysis of intestinal parasitic infections and potential risk factors among children in schools in Accra Metropolis Ghana
Risk factors | Positive (n = 45) | Negative (n = 255) | Total N = 300 (%) | p value | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||||
Male | 28 | 126 | 154 (51.3) | 0.1451 | 1.686 (0.8795–3.233) |
Female | 17 | 129 | 146 (48.1) | ||
Domestic animals or pet in the house | |||||
Yes | 27 | 194 | 221 (73.7) | 0.0284* | 0.4716 (0.2432–0.9147) |
No | 18 | 61 | 79 (26.3) | ||
Source of drinking water | |||||
Pipe borne water | 38 | 213 | 251 (83.7) | 0.8832 | |
Packed sachet water | 5 | 26 | 31 (10.3) | ||
Rain water | 2 | 16 | 18 (6) | ||
Toilet facilities | |||||
Latrine | 37 | 228 | 265 (88.3) | 0.1163 | |
Water closet | 1 | 10 | 11 (3.7) | ||
In water bodies, bush or refuse dump | 7 | 17 | 24 (8) | ||
Close proximity to refuse dump | |||||
Yes | 38 | 223 | 261 (87) | 0.6301 | 0.7790 (0.3207–1.892) |
No | 7 | 32 | 39 (13) | ||
Shoe wearing habit | |||||
Yes | 43 | 235 | 278 (92.7) | 0.4201 | 1.83 (0.4125–8.118) |
No | 2 | 20 | 22 (7.3) | ||
Hand washing habits | |||||
Yes | 43 | 239 | 282 (94) | 1 | 1.439 (0.3193–6.488) |
No | 2 | 16 | 18 (6) | ||
Source of food | |||||
Cook in the house | 21 | 100 | 121 (40.3) | 0.4103 | 1.356 (0.7169–2.566) |
Street food | 24 | 155 | 179 (60) | ||