From: Elevated blood lead levels among unskilled construction workers in Jimma, Ethiopia
№ and% of ‘yes’ response for symptom | |||||
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Symptom | Exposed | Unexposed | OR | 95% CI | p-value |
Depression | 3 (6.67) | 1 (2.78) | 2.5 | 0.25 - 25 | 0.39 |
Memory impairment | 9 (20) | 2 (5.56) | 4.25* | 0.86 - 21 | 0.05 |
Sleep disturbance | 3 (6.67) | 4 (11.11) | 0.57 | 0.12 – 2.7 | 0.79 |
Concentration difficulty | 6 (13.33) | 2 (5.56) | 2.62 | 0.49 – 14 | 0.22 |
Headaches | 23 (51.11) | 2 (5.56) | 17.77* | 3.8 - 83 | 0.00 |
Wrist drop | 9 (20) | 1 (2.78) | 8.75* | 1.1 – 73 | 0.02 |
Lack of appetite | 3 (6.67) | 1 (2.78) | 2.5 | 0.25 - 25 | 0.39 |
Nausea | 8 (17.77) | 1 (2.78) | 7.57* | 0.9 - 64 | 0.03 |
Constipation | 3 (6.67) | 1 (2.78) | 2.5 | 0.25 - 25 | 0.39 |
Abdominal discomfort | 25 (55.56) | 12 (33.33) | 2.5* | 1.0 – 6.2 | 0.04 |