Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the study population.
| Variables | Frequency (n = 200) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic | ||
| Sex | ||
| Female | 168 | 84.0 |
| Male | 32 | 16.0 |
| Age (years)∗ | 42.0 | 35.0–50.0 |
| Educational level | ||
| Illiterate | 44 | 22 |
| Basic | 131 | 65.5 |
| Secondary | 19 | 9.5 |
| Tertiary | 6 | 3.0 |
| Hematological∗ | ||
| RBC count (×106/µL) | 3.88 | 3.47–4.34 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 12.00 | 10.97–13.10 |
| MCV (fL) | 91.75 | 85.05–100.0 |
| MCH (pg) | 31.25 | 28.80–34.33 |
| PLT count (×103/µL) | 222.0 | 196.80–591.00 |
| WBC count (×103/µL) | 5.13 | 4.83–6.17 |
∗Data are presented as median and interquartile ranges.