Research Article

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Lungworm Infection in Small Ruminants in Selected Districts of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Table 5

Multivariable logistic regression analysis of associated risk factors.

Risk factorsCoefficientsAdjusted OR value95% CI

Species
 SheepRef.
 Goat-0.5700.7060.0010.4000–0.798
Sex
 MaleRef.
 Female-0.2490.7780.1150.570-1.063
Body condition
 GoodRef.
 Medium-0.1100.8950.5240.638-1.257
 Poor-0.4310.6490.0390.431-0.978
Agroecology
 HighlandRef.
 Midland-0.5910.5530.0000.380–0.805
 Lowland-1.2160.2960.0020.191-0.458
Management system
 Semi-intensive systemRef.
 Extensive system0.9022.4650.0001.759-3.453
Season
 Wet seasonRef.
 Dry season-0.3050.7360.0300.335–0.912

Ref: reference category.