Table 1 Bivariate analysis of factors associated with a positive Ag-ELISA test result in Homa Bay District, Kenya, 2010
From: Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in Homa Bay District, Kenya
Risk factor | Level | Ag-ELISA | Prevalence (%) | Risk ratio (RR) | p- value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ | − | |||||
Absence of evidence of latrine use | Yes | 29 | 50 | 36.7 | 1.6 | < 0.05 |
No | 36 | 118 | 23.4 | |||
Pork inspection | Yes | 21 | 40 | 34.4 | 1.3 | > 0.05 |
No | 44 | 128 | 25.6 | |||
History of tapeworm shedding | Yes | 61 | 148 | 29.2 | 1.8 | > 0.05 |
No | 4 | 20 | 16.7 | |||
History of epilepsy | Yes | 18 | 42 | 30 | 0.9 | > 0.05 |
No | 50 | 116 | 30.1 | |||