Table 1.
Association between patient's demographic data and H. pylori infection (univariate analysis).
| Variable | Positive for H. pylori, n (%) | Negative for H. pylori, n (%) | p value∗ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number: 150 | Total number: 150 | ||
| Age group | 0.91 | ||
| 17–30 | 41 (27.3) | 28 (18.6) | |
| 31–44 | 30 (20) | 31 (20.6) | |
| 45–58 | 41 (27.3) | 43 (28.6) | |
| 59–70 | 38 (25.3) | 48 (32) | |
| Sex (male/female) | 72/78 | 81/69 | 0.96 |
| Income | 0.97 | ||
| <5,000 Baht/month | 5 (3.3) | 19 (12.7) | |
| 5,000–10,000 Baht/month | 86 (57.3) | 69 (46) | |
| 10,000–15,000 Baht/month | 50 (33.3) | 56 (37.3) | |
| >15,000 Baht/month | 9 (6) | 6 (4) |
∗Significance is set at p < 0.05.