Table 1.
H. pylori, CagA, and vitamin B12 status of patients.
| Females, n (%) | Males, n (%) | Total | p valuex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | 150 (51.9%) | 139 (48.1%) | 289 (100.0%) | p=0.47∗ |
| Age | 43.4 ± 15.6 | 46.5 ± 15.9 | 44.8 ± 15.8 | p=0.96∗∗ |
| H. pylori (+) | 117 (78.0%) | 96 (69.1%) | 213 (73.7%) | p=0.08∗ |
| CagA (+) (arbU/mL) | 72 (48.0%) | 50 (36.0%) | 122 (42.2%) | p=0.16∗ |
| Vitamin B12 (pg/ml) | 292 ± 139∗∗ | 288 ± 139∗∗ | 292 ± 143 (50–804) | 0.539∗∗ |
H. pylori: Helicobacter pylori; CagA: cytotoxin-associated gene-A. +Females versus males. ∗Pearson's chi-square test. ∗∗Student's t-test.