Table 2.
Baseline data of patients.
| Factors | INF group (n=40) | MTX group (n=40) | t/χ2 value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 29.1±7.6 | 28.8±8.1 | 0.171 | 0.865 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 29 (72.50) | 28 (70.00) | 0.061 | 0.804 |
| Female | 11 (27.50) | 12 (30.00) | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.4±1.5 | 22.8±1.3 | 1.275 | 0.206 |
| Smoking history | ||||
| Yes | 12 (30.00) | 13 (32.50) | 0.058 | 0.809 |
| No | 28 (70.00) | 27 (67.50) | ||
| Family medical history | ||||
| Yes | 5 (12.50) | 6 (15.00) | 0.105 | 0.745 |
| No | 35 (87.50) | 34 (85.00) | ||
| Residence | ||||
| Rural | 22 (55.00) | 24 (60.00) | 0.205 | 0.651 |
| Urban | 18 (45.00) | 16 (40.00) | ||
| CRP (mg/L) | 11.92±7.63 | 12.16±7.42 | 0.143 | 0.887 |
| ESR (mm) | 21.34±8.27 | 20.87±9.12 | 0.241 | 0.810 |