Table 3 Potential risk factors for the occurrence of B. abortus among humans
Attribute | Frequency (n) | % participants N = 200 | Positive B. abortus (n, %) | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Have animals at home | |||||
No | 101 | 50.5 | 5 (5.0) | 2.157 (0.710, 6.556) | 0.167 |
Yes | 99 | 49.5 | 10 (10.1) | ||
Knowledge on Brucella | |||||
No | 140 | 70.0 | 14 (10.0) | 0.153 (0.020, 1.188) | 0.064 |
Yes | 60 | 30.0 | 1 (1.7) | ||
Consume raw milk | |||||
No | 172 | 86.0 | 2 (1.2) | 0.921 (0.884, 0.960) | 0.038 |
Yes | 28 | 14.0 | 13 (46.4) | ||
Consume milk products | |||||
No | 163 | 81.5 | 10 (6.1) | 2.391 (0.765, 7.468) | 0.124 |
Yes | 37 | 18.5 | 5 (13.5) | ||
Share water source with animals | |||||
No | 174 | 87.0 | 15 (8.6) | 0.914 (0.873, 0.956) | 0.120 |
Yes | 28 | 13.0 | 0 (0.0) | ||
Deal with animal products | |||||
No | 107 | 53.5 | 6 (5.6) | 1.804 (0.617, 5.273) | 0.276 |
Yes | 93 | 46.5 | 9 (9.7) | ||