Table 5 Bivariate analysis of association of outbreaks overall or whether of vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) with type of emergency, complex emergency (CE) or natural disaster (ND), 2005–2014
From: Public health implications of complex emergencies and natural disasters
Event | Odds Ratio | 95% confidence limits | Chi squared | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Including 2009 H1N1 outbreaks | ||||
Outbreak occurring: CE vs. ND | 2.42 | 1.51, 3.84 | 14.6 | <0.001 |
Outbreak occurring in Africa: CE vs. ND | 3.50 | 2.12, 5.84 | 24.8 | <0.001 |
Outbreak occurring in Middle East: CE vs. ND | 1.54 | 0.31, 7.78 | 0.39 | 0.530 |
Outbreak occurring: Both vs. CE | 0.72 | 0.41, 1.29 | 1.24 | 0.267 |
Outbreak occurring: Both vs. ND | 1.74 | 1.15, 2.62 | 7.2 | 0.007 |
VPD vs NVPD outbreak: CE vs. ND | 4.14 | 1.90, 9.43 | 13.6 | <0.001 |
Excluding 2009 H1N1 outbreaks | ||||
Outbreak occurring: CE vs ND | 2.27 | 1.57, 3.25 | 20.3 | <0.001 |
VPD vs NVPD outbreak: CE vs ND | 2.91 | 1.29, 6.91 | 7.7 | 0.009 |