Table 1.
Prevalence, mean intensity and characteristics of participants
| Variables | Int. (%) | Cont. (%) | Total (%) | p-value (Int. vs Cont.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | n=98 | n=177 | n=275 | |
| Male | 46 (46.9) | 98 (55.4) | 131 (47.6) | 0.180 |
| Female | 52 (53.1) | 79 (44.6) | 144 (52.4) | |
| Total | 98 (100) | 177 (100) | 275 (100) | |
| Age group, y | n=98 | n=177 | n=275 | |
| 5–9 | 29 (29.6) | 42 (23.7) | 71 (25.8) | 0.340 |
| 10–14 | 43 (43.9) | 74 (41.8) | 117 (42.5) | |
| 15–19 | 26 (26.5) | 61 (34.5) | 87 (31.6) | |
| Total | 98 (100) | 177(100) | 275 (100) | |
| Prevalence | ||||
| Male | 21 (45.7) | 39 (39.8) | 60 (41.7) | |
| Female | 16 (30.8) | 37 (46.8) | 53 (40.5) | 0.403 |
| Total | 37 (37.8) | 76 (42.9) | 113 (41.1) | |
| Mean intensity | 29.06±7.996 | 47.91±10.493 | 41.19±7.340 | 0.219 |
Abbreviations: Int., intervention schools; Cont., control schools