Research Article

Porcine Cysticercosis Control in Western Kenya: The Interlink of Management Practices in Pig Farms and Meat Inspection Practice at Slaughter Slabs

Table 3

Management practices implemented at the farm level within Busia and Kakamega counties (n = 162).

 Management practicesPracticeCountPercentOR value

Free-range pig keepingFrequently11269.12.24<0.0001
Not frequently5030.9
Use of outdoor defecation by humansFrequently5433.30.50<0.0001
Not frequently10866.7
Presence of latrine at the householdFrequently14287.67.10<0.0001
Not frequently2012.4
Use of latrine by the householdFrequently11872.82.68<0.0001
Not frequently4427.2
Sourcing water outside the farmFrequently1380.09<0.0001
Not frequently14992
Sourcing feed outside the farmFrequently21130.15<0.0001
Not frequently14187
Routine dewormingFrequently4829.60.42<0.0001
Not frequently11470.4
Routine vaccinationFrequently4930.30.43<0.0001
Not frequently11369.7
Presence of a fenced farmFrequently3622.20.29<0.0001
Not frequently12677.8