Table 2 Univariable analysis of non-host related risk factors to the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection
Potential risk factors | No. animals | No. +ve animals | Prevalence (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Study site | |||||
Urban | 149 | 22 | 14.8 (10–21.4) | 1 | |
Peri-urban | 211 | 45 | 21.3 (16.3–27.3) | 1.57 (0.89–2.74) | 0.117 |
Feed source | |||||
Pasture alone | 151 | 18 | 11.9 (7.7–18.1) | 1 | |
Milk + pasture | 209 | 49 | 23.4 (18.2–29.6) | 2.26 (1.26–4.07) | 0.006 |
Water source | |||||
Pipe | 165 | 18 | 10.91 (7.0–16.6) | 1 | |
River | 195 | 49 | 25.13 (19.6–31.7) | 2.74 (1.52–4.93) | 0.001 |
Hygienic status | |||||
Good | 296 | 45 | 15.2 (11.6–19.7) | 1 | |
Poor | 64 | 22 | 34.4 (23.9–46.6) | 2.92 (1.6–5.35) | 0.001 |
Faecal consistency | |||||
Normal | 298 | 45 | 15.1 (11.5–19.6) | 1 | |
Diarrhoeic | 62 | 22 | 35.5 (24.7–47.9) | 3.09 (1.68–5.69) | 0.001 |
Contact with domestic animals | |||||
No | 64 | 6 | 9.4 (4.4–18.9) | 1 | |
Yes | 296 | 61 | 20.6 (16.4–25.6) | 2.51 (1.03–6.09) | 0.042 |
Overall prevalence | 360 | 67 | 18.6 (14.9–23) | ||