Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of patients
| Variable | Chronic hepatitis B patients (n = 81) | Chronic hepatitis C patients (n = 92) | Healthy participants (n = 80) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, year | 33.8 ± 12.7 | 37.5 ± 9.7 | 35.2 ± 12.3 |
| Female, n (%) | 19 (23.5%) | 12 (12.9%) | 15 (18.75%) |
| Marital status, single, n (%) | 29 (35.8%) | 29 (31.5%) | 37 (46.2%) |
| Educational status, n (%) | |||
| Illiterate | 16 (19.8%) | 2 (2.2%) | 2 (2.5%) |
| Compulsory education | 59 (72.8%) | 85 (92.4%) | 68 (85.0%) |
| University education | 6 (7.4%) | 5 (5.4%) | 10 (12.5%) |
| Smoking, n (%) | 16 (19.8%) | 68 (73.9%) | 14 (17.5%) |
| Alcohol consumption, n (%) | 8 (9.9%) | 37 (40.2%) | 7 (8.75%) |