Table 2.
Frequency of parasitic infections, based on gender, among intellectually disabled individuals in Bandar Abbas County, Southern Iran.
| Gender | Frequency (%) | Positive for intestinal parasites (%) | Prevalence (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64 (53.8) | 15 (48.4) | 23.4 (13.8-35.7) | 0.534 |
| Male | 55 (46.2) | 16 (51.6) | 29.1 (17.6-42.9) | |
| Total | 119 (100.0) | 31 (100) | 26.1 (18.4-34.9) |