Research Article
Canine Gastrointestinal Nematodiases and Associated Risk Factors in Kigali City, Rwanda
Table 3
Factors influencing canine nematodiases in Kigali city.
| | Variable | Categories | Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) | 95% C.I. for AOR | | Lower | Upper |
| | Dog’s feeding practices | Food prepared for dogs | 1 | Reference | | Uncooked animal products, leftovers from households and restaurants | 5.354 | 1.205 | 23.776 | | Scavenging and leftovers from households | 15.646 | 2.349 | 104.191 | | Dog’s age | <1 year old | 1 | Reference | | 1-2.5 years old | 10.732 | 1.510 | 76.263 | | >2.5-5 years old | 3.923 | 0.597 | 25.779 | | >5 years old | 4.765 | 0.643 | 35.301 | | Location | Nyarugenge | 1 | Reference | | Gasabo | 21.617 | 4.242 | 110.160 | | Kicukiro | 11.959 | 2.534 | 56.445 | | Constant | 0.006 | — | — |
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