Table 3 Independent risk factors of H pylori seropositivity in O-87 and O-97 groups of patients (N:401) (multivariate logistic regression analysis).
Variables Age (years) | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
15 – 24 | 1 | ||
25 – 34 | 2.02 | (0.94, 4.37) | 0.073 |
35 – 44 | 3.45 | (1.59, 7.49) | 0.002 |
45 – 54 | 5.07 | (2.31, 11.11) | < 0.001 |
55 – 64 | 5.60 | (2.57, 12.19) | < 0.001 |
> 65 | 3.49 | (1.51, 8.10) | 0.004 |
Period | |||
1997 | 1 | ||
1987 | 1.73 | (1.14, 2.65) | 0.010 |