Table 1.
Characteristics of the subjects
| Variables | H. pylori positive | H. pylori negative | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex Males Females |
17 (24.28%) 11 (15.71%) |
18 (25.71%) 24 (34.29%) |
35 (50%) 35 (50%) |
| Age (years) <30 30-45 46-60 >60 |
4 (5.71%) 9 (12.86%) 9 (12.86%) 6 (8.57%) |
3 (4.29%) 12 (17.14%) 18 (25.71%) 9 (12.86%) |
7 (10%) 21 (30%) 27 (38.57%) 15 (21.43%) |
| Job Self employed Employee Farmer Housewife Other |
7 (10%) 4 (5.71%) 3 (4.29%) 9 (12.86%) 5 (7.14%) |
15 (21.43%) 5 (7.14%) 2 (2.86%) 18 (25.71%) 2 (2.86%) |
22 (31.43%) 9 (12.85%) 5 (7.15%) 27 (38.57%) 7 (10%) |
| Nutritional status Normal Underweight and Overweight |
9 (12.86%) 19 (27.14%) |
20 (28.57%) 22 (31.43%) |
29 (41.43%) 41 (58.57%) |
| Total | 28 (40%) | 42 (60%) | 70 (100%) |