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. 2023 Sep;23(3):45–54. doi: 10.4314/ahs.v23i3.8

Table 2.

Risk factors for HCV infection among respondents (only positive responses)

Risk Factors Frequency Percent
Had history of yellowness of the eyes 65 13.54
Had acute or chronic liver disease 39 8.14
Have tattoo or body piercing 33 6.92
Rejection as blood donor 11 2.29
Do not Have personal combs/needles for making hair 199 41.46
Had blood transfusion in the past 67 13.96
Share tooth brush with others 41 8.56
Had STD before 67 13.96
Have regular intravenous drugs 35 7.29
Spouse had been rejected as blood donor 16 3.49
HIV positive (n=437) 25 5.72

Multiple Responses allowed.