Parental Perceptions of Giardiasis: A Study in an Outpatient Paediatric Hospital Setting in Havana, Cuba

Table 5

Factors associated with the knowledge that giardiasis may be prevented by drinking boiled water, washing hands before eating, and washing vegetables and fruit.

	Investigated	At least 1 incorrect answer		All 3 correct answers		OR^a (95% CI^b)
		(𝑛=52)		(𝑛=150)
Characteristic
Age
Under 40 years	125	36	(28.8)	89	(71.2)	1
40 years and over	77	16	(20.8)	61	(79.2)	1.5 (0.8–3.2)
Educational level
Below high school	45	19	(42.2)	26	(57.8)	1
High school and above	157	33	(21.0)	124	(79 )	2.8 (1.3–5.9)

^aOdds Ratio. ^bConfidence interval.