Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of MS patients and controls
| MS patients (n = 70) | Controls (n = 70) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 18 (25.7%) | 25 (35.7%) | 0.27 |
| Female | 52 (74.3%) | 45 (64.3%) | |
| Age (years) | |||
| ≤ 14 | 2 (2.9%) | 4 (5.7%) | 0.06 |
| 15–29 | 21 (30%) | 28 (40%) | |
| 30–44 | 28 (40%) | 31 (44.3%) | |
| ≥ 45 | 19 (27.1%) | 7 (10%) | |
| Education | |||
| Illiterate | 3 (4.3%) | 7 (10%) | 0.06 |
| Primary school | 8 (11.4%) | 18 (25.7%) | |
| High school | 31 (44.3%) | 25 (35.7%) | |
| University degree | 28 (40%) | 20 (28.6%) | |
| Place of residence | |||
| Urban | 38 (54.3%) | 42 (60%) | 0.61 |
| Rural | 32 (45.7%) | 28 (40%) | |
| Occupation | |||
| Rancher | 6 (8.6%) | 10 (14.3%) | 0.10 |
| Employee | 6 (8.6%) | 12 (17.1%) | |
| Homemaker | 31 (44.3%) | 17 (24.3%) | |
| Farmer | 24 (34.3%) | 29 (41.4%) | |
| Student | 3 (4.2%) | 2 (2.9%) | |
| History of contact with dogs | |||
| Yes | 28 (40%) | 35 (50%) | 0.31 |
| No | 42 (60%) | 35 (50%) | |