Table 5: Distribution of HAV Infections Among Outpatients of Selected Hospitals Within Kaduna Metropolis in Relation to Social Factors.
Demographic Factor | Number of Persons Tested | Number of Persons Reactive Anti HAV IgM | Percentage of Reactive Cases (%) | Probability (P) Value P ≤ 0.05 |
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Social Factors | ||||
Tribal Marks | 40 | 1 | 2.5 | P ≤ 0.16 |
Have Knowledge of Hepatitis | 74 | 0 | 0.00 | P ≤ 0.48 |
Eat in Public Places | 208 | 1 | 0.48 | P ≤ 0.74 |
Sharing Clothes/Beddings | 212 | 2 | 0.94 | P ≤ 0.62 |
HAV Positive Family History | 26 | 0 | 0.00 |