Table 6 Multivariate analysis of commonly encountered dermatological conditions among children living in orphanage centres, Dar es Salaam
From: Skin disorders among children living in orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Characteristics | Categories | Total | No. (%) with SFI; n = 159 | Superficial fungal infections, adjusted OR (95%CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Female | 281 | 38 (27.3) | 0.5 (0.3–0.8) | 0.004 |
Male | 139 | 121 (43.1) | Referent | ||
Age groups (years) | 0–5 | 29 | 8 (27.6) | 1.0 (0.4–2.4) | 0.925 |
6–12 | 225 | 100 (44.4) | 1.9 (1.2–3.0) | 0.006 | |
> 12 | 166 | 51 (30.7) | Referent | ||
Bathing frequency | Once | 28 | 11 (39.3) | 1.0 (0.4–2.4) | 0.986 |
Twice | 271 | 110 (40.6) | 1.0 (0.6–1.7) | 0.881 | |
> Twice | 121 | 38 (31.4) | Referent | ||
Change of garments | Daily | 314 | 115 (36.6) | 1.5 (0.6–3.6) | 0.406 |
Every other day | 78 | 36 (46.2) | 1.9 (0.7–4.8) | 0.204 | |
More than 1 day | 28 | 8 (28.6) | Referent |