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Univariate predictors of subclinical RHD
| Factor | N (%) | Chi-square | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| > 9 years | 31 (4.3) | 8.3 | 0.004 |
| * ≤ 9 years | 1 (0.4) | ||
| Hygiene | |||
| Poor | 22 (4.9) | 5.9 | 0.015 |
| *Good | 10 (2) | ||
| Overcrowding | |||
| Yes | 19 (4.6) | 3 | 0.08 |
| *No | 13 (2.5) | ||
| Mothers education | |||
| Low | 18 (3.9) | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| *High | 14 (3.2) | ||
| Family income | |||
| Low | 20 (4) | ||
| *Middle | 12 (2.9) | 1.7 | 0.19 |
| URTI | |||
| Recurrent | 20 (22) | 29.3 | 0.00 |
| *Non-recurrent | 12 (4.1) | ||
| Nutrition | |||
| Underweight | 8 (4.5) | 0.9 | 0.34 |
| *Not underweight | 24 (3.1) |
*Reference
