Table 2 Correlation of S. stercoralis infection and sociodemographic and other characteristics
From: Prevalence and associated risk factors of Strongyloides stercoralis infection in Lower Myanmar
| Variable | No. Infected | Odds ratio [95% CI] | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age† | |||
| < 20 years | 1/26 (3.8%) | ||
| ≥ 20 years | 27/169 (16.0%) | 4.75 [0.62–36.58] | 0.135 |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 9/72 (12.5%) | ||
| Male | 18/70 (25.7%) | 2.06 [0.87–4.89] | 0.14 |
| Occupation | |||
| Other than farmer | 15/116 (12.9%) | ||
| Farmer | 12/53(22.6%) | 1.97 [0.85–4.57] | 0.119 |
| Monthly income | |||
| ≥ 150 K kyats | 14/94 (14.9%) | ||
| < 150 K kyats | 13/75 (17.3%) | 1.20 [0.52–2.73] | 0.679 |
| Education | |||
| Less than middle school | 23/128 (18.0%) | ||
| Middle school or more | 4/41 (9.8%) | 0.49 [0.16–1.52] | 0.326 |
| Regular wearing of shoes | |||
| Yes | 17/115 (14.8%) | ||
| No | 10/37 (27.0%) | 2.50 [1.03–6.08] | 0.045* |
| Close contact with dogs | |||
| No | 24/115 (20.9%) | ||
| Yes | 3/30 (10.0%) | 0.53 [0.15–1.90] | 0.428 |
| Presence of other STHs | |||
| No | 24/148 (16.2%) | ||
| Yes | 3/21 (14.3%) | 0.86 [0.24–3.15] | 1.000 |