Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of both populations studied
| Variable | Total population (n = 170) | HCV-infected population (n = 78) | Uninfected population (n = 92) | Statistical test and value | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||||
| Male (%) | 115 (67.6) | 48 (61.5) | 67 (72.8) | χ2 2.457 | 0.117 |
| Female (%) | 55 (32.4) | 30 (38.5) | 25 (27.2) | ||
| Age (years), (mean ± SD) | 42.7 ± 12.6 | 46.3 ± 13.1 | 40 ± 11.4 | t = 3.230 | 0.002* |
| Genotype (n = 78), n (%) | |||||
| G1 | 45 (57.7) | ||||
| G2 | 3 (3.8) | ||||
| G3 | 12 (15.4) | ||||
| Not determined | 18 (23.1) | ||||
| Liver Stage (n = 49), n (%) | |||||
| 1 | 10 (20.4) | ||||
| 2 | 10 (20.4) | ||||
| 3 | 5 (10.2) | ||||
| 4 | 24 (49.0) | ||||
χ2 Chi-square test; t: Student’s t-test; *p < 0.05