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Characteristics of the study population.
| Variables | All donors n: 530 | Anti-HEV positive n: 76 | Anti-HEV negative n: 454 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 487 (91.9%) | 68 (89.5%) | 419 (92.3%) |
| Female | 43 (8.1%) | 8 (10.5%) | 35 (7.7%) |
| Area of residence | |||
| Urban | 475 (89.6%) | 71 (93.4%) | 404 (89%) |
| Rural | 55 (10.4%) | 5 (6.6%) | 50 (11%) |
| Age group | |||
| 18-30 | 195 (36.8%) | 28 (36.9%) | 167 (36.8%) |
| 31-50 | 266 (50.2%) | 34 (44.7%) | 232 (51.1%) |
| >50 | 69 (13%) | 14 (18.4%) | 55 (12.1%) |
Data indicated as absolute number (%); HEV: Hepatitis E Virus
