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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2007; 13(8): 1204-1207
Published online Feb 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i8.1204
Published online Feb 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i8.1204
Table 3 Effect of selected risk factors on the incidence rate of anti-HCV in a study population from Kazakhstan (n = 9)
| Risk factor | UnadjustedOR | P | 95% CI | Adjusted1OR | P | 95% CI |
| Blood transfusion | 2.48 | 0.41 | 0.29-21.20 | 1.42 | 0.76 | 0.15-13.38 |
| Tattoo | 4.02 | 0.05 | 0.90-16.44 | 14.40 | 0.01 | 1.76-118.32 |
| Ear piercing | 2.58 | 0.18 | 0.65-10.18 | 3.05 | 0.29 | 0.38-24.4 |
| Dental surgery | 1.65 | 0.48 | 0.42-6.52 | 1.46 | 0.64 | 0.29-7.26 |
| Towel sharing | 3.25 | 0.09 | 0.82-12.83 | 3.87 | 0.07 | 0.91-16.4 |
- Citation: Nurgalieva ZZ, Hollinger FB, Graham DY, Zhangabylova S, Zhangabylov A. Epidemiology and transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses in Kazakhstan. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(8): 1204-1207
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i8/1204.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i8.1204