Table 2.
Socio-demographic and exposure variables of Amerindians positive for HBsAg
| Variables of study | N = 23 | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Age group | ||
| 22-31 years | 14 | (60,8 %) |
| 32-41 years | 6 | (26,1 %) |
| >41 years | 3 | (13 %) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 11 | (47,8 %) |
| Male | 12 | (52,2 %) |
| Ethnic group | ||
| Tikuna | 17 | (73,9 %) |
| Cocama | 2 | (8,7 %) |
| Yagua | 4 | (17,4 %) |
| Municipality | ||
| Puerto Narino | 14 | (60,8 %) |
| Leticia | 5 | (21,7 %) |
| Tarapaca | 4 | (17,4 %) |
| Dental extraction or healing | ||
| No | 8 | (34,8 %) |
| Yes | 15 | (65,2 %) |
| Consumption of saliva fermented drinks | ||
| No | 7 | (30,4 %) |
| Yes | 16 | (69,6 %) |
| History of viral hepatitisa | ||
| No | 13 | (56,5 %) |
| Yes | 10 | (43,5 %) |
| HBV vaccination | ||
| Incomplete | 7 | (30,4 %) |
| Complete | 0 | (0 %) |
| Unvaccinated | 16 | (69,6 %) |
aFamiliar or individual history of viral hepatitis