Table 3:
Factors related to intestinal parasitic infections in institutionalized mentally disabled individuals in Rasht (2013)
| Factors related to intestinal parasites | Infected (%) | Non-infected (%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability to do self-hygiene | Good | 14 (8.1) | 32 (18.5) | P<0.453 |
| Moderate | 9 (5.2) | 12 (6.9) | ||
| Weak | 4 (2.3) | 14 (8.1) | ||
| Lack of ability | 24 (13.9) | 64 (37) | ||
| Consumption of raw vegetables | Yes | 31 (17.9) | 53 (30.6) | P<0.019 |
| No | 20 (11.6) | 69 (39.9) | ||
| Contact with soil | Yes | 19 (11) | 34 (19.7) | P<0.178 |
| No | 32 (18.5) | 88 (50.9) | ||
| Status of hygiene in institute | Moderate | 45 (26) | 106 (61.3) | P<0.489 |
| Weak | 6 (3.5) | 16 (9.2) | ||
| Clinical Symptoms | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| No | 51 (29.5) | 122 (70.5) | ||