Multivariate analysis of risk factors associated with pinworm infection among preschool children
| Variables | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age groups | 3.45 | 1.08, 13.44 | 0.048 |
| Finger sucking | 3.41 | 1.08, 10.75 | 0.036 |
| Large family members | 3.16 | 1.03, 9.62 | 0.043 |
| Pre-medication of anthelmintics | 3.43 | 1.17, 10.12 | 0.025 |
General characteristics of preschool children that participated in this study
| Characteristics | Preschool children | |
|---|---|---|
| n | (%) | |
| Age groups (years) | ||
| 1 – 4 | 56 | (41.2) |
| 5 – 6 | 80 | (58.8) |
| Gender | ||
| Boy | 62 | (45.6) |
| Girl | 74 | (54.4) |
| Socioeconomic status | ||
| Father’s education (>6 years) | 136 | (100.0) |
| Mother’s education (>6 years) | 134 | (98.5) |
| High monthly household income (>RM900) | 136 | (100.0) |
| Working mothers | 112 | (82.4) |
| Working fathers | 136 | (100.0) |
| Large family members (>4) | 25 | (18.4) |
Prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis among preschool children according to age groups and gender in the present study
| No. examined | No. infected | Prevalence (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age groups (years) | |||
| 1–4 | 56 | 3 | 5.4 |
| 5–6 | 80 | 14 | 17.5 |
| Gender | |||
| Boy | 62 | 10 | 16.1 |
| Girl | 74 | 7 9 | 5 |
| Total | 136 | 17 | 12.5 |