Table 1 General characteristics of study participants
Variable | N (%) |
|---|---|
Age (years) | 28.18 ± 7.04 |
Age group | |
<20 | 11 (5.5) |
20-29 | 115 (57.5) |
30-39 | 56 (28.0) |
40-49 | 18 (9.0) |
Marital status | |
Single | 142 (71.0) |
Married | 56 (28.0) |
Divorced | 2 (1.0) |
Educational level | |
None | 7 (3.5) |
Basic | 76 (38.0) |
Secondary | 105 (52.5) |
Tertiary | 12 (6.0) |
Working Experience (years) | |
<1 | 7 (3.5) |
1-5 | 98 (49.0) |
6-10 | 54 (27.0) |
11-15 | 20 (10.0) |
16-20 | 15 (7.5) |
>20 | 6 (3.0) |
Ever had Blood transfusion? | |
Yes | 3 (1.5) |
No | 197 (98.5) |
Ever undergone dental procedure? | |
Yes | 18 (9.0) |
No | 182 (91.0) |
Tattoo/Body piercing | |
Yes | 30 (15.0) |
No | 170 (85.0) |
Use of IV drugs | |
Yes | 16 (8.0) |
No | 184 (92.0) |
Ever had unprotected sex before? | |
Yes | 169 (84.5) |
No | 31 (15.5) |
HBV Status | |
Positive | 29 (14.5) |
Negative | 171 (85.5) |
HCV Status | |
Positive | 1 (0.5) |
Negative | 199 (99.5) |