Table 2. Bivariate Association Between Potential Risk Factors and HEV Among HD Patients a,b.
| Variable | HEV+ | HEV- | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 33 (22.8) | 112 (77.2) | 0.03 |
| Female | 45 (34.6) | 85 (65.4) | |
| Blood Transfusion History | |||
| Yes | 35 (41.7) | 49 (58.3) | 0.001 |
| No | 42 (22.7) | 143 (77.3) | |
| Age, y | 58.16 ± 2.09 | 61.32 ± 1.14 | 0.46 |
| Age at dialysis initiation, y | 52.75 ± 2.19 | 59.36 ± 1.17 | 0.02 |
| Duration of dialysis, mon | 62.92 ± 4.69 | 21.18 ± 1.63 | < 0.001 |
a Values are presented as mean ± SD or No. (%).
b Abbreviations: HEV, hepatitis E virus; HD, hemodialysis.