Table 2.
Comparison the rate of H. pylori eradication according to demographics and clinical characteristics.
| Experimental group (%) | Control group (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 38 | n = 41 | ||
| Age (yr) | |||
| <30 | 5/6 (83.3) | 6/10 (60) | 0.008∗ |
| 30–50 | 17/25 (68) | 10/19 (52.6) | 0.025∗ |
| ≥50 | 5/7 (71.4) | 9/12 (75) | 0.263∗ |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 10/17 (58.8) | 6/13 (46.2) | 0.044∗ |
| Female | 17/21 (81) | 19/28 (67.9) | 0.037∗ |
| Diagnosis | |||
| Dyspepsia w/o ulcer | 16/23 (69.6) | 18/29 (62.1) | 0.049∗ |
| Gastric ulcer | 7/9 (77.8) | 2/4 (50) | 0.013‡ |
| Duodenal ulcer | 4/6 (66.7) | 5/8 (62.5) | 0.210‡ |
| Cigarette smoking | |||
| + | 4/7 (57.1) | 3/6 (50) | 0.617‡ |
| − | 23/31 (74.2) | 22/35 (62.9) | 0.029∗ |
| Alcohol consumption | |||
| + | 3/4 (75) | 2/3 (66.7) | 0.714‡ |
| − | 24/34 (70.6) | 23/38 (60.5) | 0.036∗ |
∗chi-square, ‡Fisher's exact test.