Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2022; 28(2): 242-262
Published online Jan 14, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i2.242
Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study population, n (%)
Variable
Helicobacter pylori (+ve)
Helicobacter pylori (-ve)
Total
P value
n = 61
n = 61
n = 122
Mean age in yr ± Standard deviation (range)44.00 ± 16.99 (15-85)44.74 ± 18.10 (17-89)44.37 ± 17.48 (15-89)0.91841
GenderMale36 (50.00)36 (50.00)72 (59.02)1.0000
Female25 (50.00)25 (50.00)50 (40.98)
ResidenceUrban24 (44.44)30 (55.56)54 (44.26)0.3622
Rural37 (54.41)31 (45.59)68 (55.74)
HospitalPublic21 (33.87)31 (49.21)52 (41.60)0.0667
Private41 (58.57)29 (41.43)70 (57.38)