Table 3 Results of the mixed-effects logistic regression analyses for associations between socio-demographic characteristics and protective practices. Only practices associated with at least one statistically significant socio-demographic factor are shown

Rodents

Extermination

Number of rodent signs

1.75 (1.41–2.16)

<0.01

Community type^a

Farm areas

2.31 (1.32–4.20)

<0.01

Marginalized urban

0.85 (0.51–1.40)

0.52

Trash disposal

Number of people in household

1.17 (1.02–1.34)

0.03

Occupation

Preventive veterinary care

Number of people in household

1.65 (1.20–2.27)

<0.01

Household has children

0.20 (0.06–0.70)

0.01

Garden

Restricting animal access

Age of head of household^b

1.24 (1.04–1.48)

0.02

Community type^a

Farm areas

1.97 (1.07–3.63)

0.03

Marginalized urban

0.35 (0.11–1.11)

0.07

Wearing boots

Species diversity

1.27 (1.03–1.56)

0.03