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