Table 1. Comparison of Mean HbF level (%) in Relation to Gender and XmnI polymorphism.
| Parameter | N(%) | Mean (±SD) | Range | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 48 | |||
| Male | 28(58.33) | 10.8(9.8) | 2.7-45.8 | 0.184 |
| Female | 20(41.67) | 8.8(8.9) | 1.1-37.5 | |
| XmnI polymorphism | ||||
| Heterozygote (+/-) | 32(66.7) | 11.86(10.88) | 1.1-45.8 | 0.058 |
| Homozygote (-/-) | 16(33.3) | 6.27(3.45) | 2.7-15.5 | |