Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of subjects with newly diagnosed ascites at tertiary referral hospitals in Rwanda.
Frequency (n = 103) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age range | ||
≤ 55 years | 78 | 75.7 |
> 55 years | 25 | 24.3 |
Mean age: 43.81 ± 16.79 | ||
Gender | ||
Male | 54 | 52.4 |
Female | 49 | 47.6 |
Residence | ||
Kigali city | 51 | 49.5 |
Eastern province | 21 | 20.4 |
Northern province | 6 | 5.8 |
Southern province | 16 | 15.5 |
Western province | 9 | 8.7 |