Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics and independent t comparisons mean difference between hematological profiles in S. mansoni-positive and control study participants at Sanja town, northwest Ethiopia, 2019.
| Parameter | S. mansoni positive (N = 110) | Control group (N = 110) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Mean age and standard division | 30.90 ± 9.11 | 31.11 ± 13.20 | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 55 (50%) | 55 (50%) | |
| Female | 55 (50%) | 55 (50%) | |
| Residence | |||
| Urban | 55 (50%) | 55 (50%) | |
| Rural | 55 (50%) | 55 (50%) | |
| Parasite intensity | |||
| Light | 76 (69.1%) | 0% | |
| Moderate | 31 (28.2) | 0% | |
| Heavy | 3 (2.7%) | 0% | |
| WBC (×103/μL) | 4.60 ± 1.61 | 7.81 ± 3.44 | <0.001 |
| L (×103/μL) | 1.50 ± 0.61 | 2.48 ± 1.32 | <0.001 |
| Mixed (×103/μL) | 0.55 ± 0.53 | 1.55 ± 1.29 | <0.001 |
| Granulocyte (×103/μL) | 2.63 ± 1.27 | 4.03 ± 2.07 | <0.001 |
| RBC (×106/μL) | 3.92 ± 0.75 | 4.04 ± 0.65 | 0.208 |
| Hgb (g/dl) | 11.36 ± 0.1.89 | 12.58 ± 1.67 | <0.001 |
| PCV (%) | 34.14 ± 5.38 | 37.51 ± 0.5.11 | 0. 697 |
| MCV (μm3) | 92.78 ± 7.78 | 87.91 ± 5.02 | <0.001 |
| MCH (g/dL) | 28.90 ± 3.45 | 30.35 ± 2.95 | 0. 001 |
| MCHC (Pg) | 30.10 ± 4.10 | 34.80 ± 1.00 | <0.001 |