Table 3.
Behavioral Factors of HBV Patients and Controls, North Ethiopia, 2019 [n = 213]
| Variables | Case (71) n (%) | Control (142) n (%) | Total (213) |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of STD treatment | |||
| Yes | 49(69) | 98(69) | 147(69) |
| No | 22(31) | 44(31) | 66(31) |
| History of ear nose piercing (female) | |||
| Yes | 15(21.1) | 26(18.3) | 41(19.2) |
| No | 56(78.9) | 116(81.7) | 172(80.8) |
| History of shaving at barber ever (male) | |||
| Yes | 40(56.3) | 62(43.7) | 102(47.9) |
| No | 31(43.7) | 80(56.3) | 111(52.1) |
| History of tattoo ever | |||
| Yes | 22(31) | 48(33.8) | 70(32.9) |
| No | 49(69) | 94(66.2) | 143(67.1) |
| Prior traditional medicine procedure | |||
| Yes | 34(47.9) | 66(46.5) | 100(46.9) |
| No | 37(52.1) | 76(53.5) | 113(53.1) |
| If yes choose; | |||
| Uvulectomy | 6(8.5) | 15(10.6) | 21(9.9) |
| Dental extraction at home | 5(7) | 10(7.0) | 15(7.0) |
| Others* | 23(32.4) | 41(28.9) | 64(30) |
Note: *Any traditional mutilation, local healer for HBV infection (traditional medicine).
Abbreviation: STD, sexually transmitted disease.