Table 8 Distribution of Hepatitis C Virus based on Clinical Risk Factors
Risk Factor | Number of Positive Samples | Number of Negative Samples | Total Number of Samples Examined | Chi-Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blood Transfusion | ||||
Positive | 1 (0.6%) | 14 (7.8%) | 15 (8.3%) | 0.629 |
Negative | 23 (12.8%) | 142 (78.9%) | 165 (91.7%) | df = 1 |
Total | 24 (13.3%) | 156 (86.7%) | 180 (100.0%) | P value = 0.4276 |
Blood Donation | ||||
Positive | 3 (1.6%) | 10 (5.6%) | 13 (7.2%) | 1.151 |
Negative | 21 (11.7%) | 146 (81.1%) | 167 (92.7%) | df = 1 |
Total | 24 (13.3%) | 156 (86.7%) | 180 (100.0%) | P value = 0.2833 |
History of Care for an Hepatitis C patient | ||||
Positive | 6 (3.3%) | 32 (17.8%) | 38 (21.1%) | 0.251 |
Negative | 18 (10.0%) | 124 (68.9%) | 142 (78.9%) | df = 1 |
Total | 24 (13.3%) | 156 (86.7%) | 180 (100.0%) | P value = 0.6160 |