Table 3: Independent host-related predictors of persistence of hepatitis C virus infection in the Egyptian population obtained by logistic regression analysis.
Independent factor |
Adjusted OR |
95% CI |
p-value |
History of jaundice |
1.54 |
(0.95-2.49) |
0.08 |
Blood sampling |
0.4 |
(0.19-0.87) |
0.02 |
Frequent dentist visits |
1.17 |
(1.08-1.26) |
0.04 |
Incarceration |
3.67 |
(1.24-10.85) |
0.02 |
Fatigue during the last 6 months |
1.42 |
(1.03-1.95) |
0.03 |