Table 5 Multi variable logistic model for the factors associated with ocular disorders among small scale welders
Variable | Adjust OR | (95%CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Male | 1 | ||
Female | 4.279 | (1.494–12.253) | 0.007* |
Education level | |||
none/primary | 1 | ||
secondary/tertiary | 0.867 | (0.534–1.407) | 0.564 |
Use of protective eye wear | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 1.118 | (0.516–2.421) | 0.778 |
Foreign body removal | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 1.677 | (1.023–2.751) | 0.041* |
Age | |||
less than 35 years | 1 | ||
35 years and above | 4.244 | (2.328–7.737) | < 0.001* |
History of trauma | |||
No | 1 | ||
Yes | 1.205 | (0.711–2.041) | 0.469 |
Duration of welding | |||
≤ 5 years | 1 | ||
6–10 years | 1.140 | (0.625–2.081) | 0.669 |
> 10 years | 0.849 | (0.420–1.717) | 0.649 |