Epidemiologic Study of Blastocystis Infection in an Urban Community in the Philippines

Table 2

Final models for various factors and association with Blastocystis infection.

	Adjusted OR (90% CI)	p value
Final Model 1: association between sociodemographic factors and Blastocystis
Sociodemographic factors
Gender
Male	1.0 (—)	—
Female	1.0 (0.7–1.3)	0.919
Age (in years)
1–4	1.0 (—)	—
5–59	3.0 (1.3–5.1)	0.020
60 and above	2.0 (0.8–4.5)	0.186
Level of education
College	1.0 (—)	—
High school	1.8 (1.2–2.6)	0.179
Elementary	1.4 (0.9–2.1)	0.040
No education	3.0 (1.7–5.4)	0.002
Final Model 2: association between hygiene practices and Blastocystis
Hygiene practices
Hand washing
With soap and water immediately	1.0 (—)	—
With water only or delayed washing	1.6 (1.0–2.5)	0.091
Excreta disposal
Family owned toilet	1.0 (—)	—
Communal faucet	1.7 (1.1–2.5)	0.036
Final Model 3: association between source of water supply and Blastocystis infection
Water supply
Public water system	1.0 (—)	—
Communal toilet	1.4 (1.0–2.0)	0.135
Final Model 4: association between dog ownership and Blastocystis infection
Dog ownership
Nondog owner	1.0 (—)	—
Dog owner	2.6 (1.9–3.7)	0.000

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