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Table 4 Multivariable logistic regression analysis of associated risk factors and PPR seropositivity in sheep and goats

From: Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of peste des petits ruminants among ovine and caprine in selected districts of Afar region, Ethiopia

Associated risk factors

No of animals tested

Positive samples

P-value

AOR (95% CI)

Species

Ovine

110

42

-

Ref

Caprine

274

189

0.000***

4.4(2.57–7.65)

Sex

Males

71

23

-

Ref

Females

313

208

0.000***

3.90(2.09–7.39)

Age

Young (6 m-1 year)

178

113

0.000***

12.34(5.31–28.64)

Adult (1–2.5 years)

148

108

0.000***

5.0(2.24–11.20)

Old (2.5 < X < 4 years)

48

10

-

Ref

Herd size

Small herd size

94

54

-

Ref

Large Herd Size

190

130

0.008*

1.9 (1.19–3.13)