Table 3.
Demographic data among MS patients based on seropositivity (n = 70)
| Variables | Seropositive MS patients (n = 20) | Seronegative MS patients (n = 50) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Sex | |||
| Male | 4 | 14 | 0.56 |
| Female | 16 | 36 | |
| Place of residence | |||
| Urban | 15 | 23 | 0.04 |
| Rural | 5 | 27 | |
| Age (years) | |||
| < 14 | 1 | 1 | 0.56 |
| 15–29 | 8 | 13 | |
| 30–44 | 7 | 21 | |
| > 45 | 4 | 15 | |
| Occupation | |||
| Rancher | 4 | 2 | 0.28 |
| Employee | 2 | 4 | |
| Homemaker | 7 | 24 | |
| Farmer | 6 | 18 | |
| Student | 1 | 2 | |
| Education | |||
| Illiterate | 1 | 2 | 0.31 |
| Primary school | 4 | 4 | |
| High school | 10 | 21 | |
| University degree | 5 | 23 | |
| History of contact with dogs | |||
| Yes | 13 | 15 | 0.01 |
| No | 7 | 35 | |