Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Dengue Fever Cases and Controls
| Variables | Category | Cases N=57 | Controls N=114 | Total N=171 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Female | 20(35.1%) | 44(38.6%) | 64(37.4%) |
| Male | 37(64.9%) | 70(61.4%) | 107(62.6%) | |
| Age Groups | 5–14 year | 1(1.8%) | 2(1.8%) | 3(1.8%) |
| 15–44 year | 38(66.7%) | 68(59.6%) | 106(62%) | |
| ≥45 year | 18(31.5%) | 44(38.6%) | 62(36.2%) | |
| Marital Status | Single | 23(40.4%) | 44(38.6%) | 67(39.2%) |
| Married | 34(59.6%) | 70(61.4%) | 104(60.8%) | |
| Occupation | Jobless | 35(61.4%) | 63(55.3%) | 98(57.3%) |
| Private business | 20(35.1%) | 45(39.5%) | 65(38%) | |
| Government employee | 2(3.5%) | 6(5.3%) | 8(4.7%) | |
| Education | Non formal education | 30(52.6%) | 59(51.7%) | 89(52%) |
| Formal education | 27(47.4%) | 55(48.3%) | 82(48%) |