Table 5. Comparison of the results of SPTs.
Groups of accepted SPTs | Total number | Positive number | Positive prevalence | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rural total | 118 | 35 | 29.7% | 0.241 |
Urban total | 128 | 47 | 36.7% | |
Rural self-reported AR | 80 | 26 | 32.5% | 0.327 |
Rural self-reported negative-AR | 38 | 9 | 23.7% | |
Urban self-reported AR | 60 | 32 | 53.3% | <0.01* |
Urban self-reported negative-AR | 68 | 15 | 22.1% | |
Rural self-reported AR | 80 | 26 | 32.5% | <0.01* |
Urban self-reported AR | 60 | 32 | 53.3% |
*P<0.05.
AR, allergic rhinitis; SPTs, skin prick test.