Table 1.
Characteristics of study participants with and without MRSA
| Characteristic | MRSA positive | MRSA negative |
|---|---|---|
| N = 22 | N = 236 | |
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Age group in years | ||
| 7–17 | 3 (13.6) | 21 (8.9) |
| 18–30 | 11 (50) | 91 (38.6) |
| 31–60 | 7 (31.8) | 102 (43.2) |
| >60 | 1 (4.5) | 22 (9.3) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 12 (54.5) | 96 (40.7) |
| Female | 10 (45.5) | 140 (59.3) |
| Education attained | ||
| Primary education and below | 13 (59.1) | 120 (50.8) |
| Secondary education and above | 9 (40.9) | 116 (49.2) |
| History of antibiotic use | ||
| Yes | 4 (18.2) | 33 (14.0) |
| No | 18 (81.8) | 203 (86.0) |
| History of hospitalisation | ||
| Yes | 1 (4.5) | 19 (8.1) |
| No | 21 (95.5) | 217 (91.9) |
| History of attending OPC | ||
| Yes | 4 (18.2) | 56 (23.7) |
| No | 18 (81.8) | 180 (76.3) |
| Type of illness on admission | ||
| Chronic illness | 5 (22.7) | 39 (16.5) |
| Acute illness | 17 (77.3) | 197 (83.5) |
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