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Table 2 Factors associated with varicella sero-status among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics of De Soyza Maternity Hospital, Sri Lanka (2016)

From: Susceptibility for varicella and factors associated with immunity among pregnant women in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka- a cross-sectional study

 

Positive

Negative

P value

POA (weeks)

25.5 (SD 8.3)

25.5 (SD 9.1)

Not significant*

Residence

P = 0.110**

 Urban

142

61

 Rural

112

68

Educational level

P = 0.009**

 Below GCE O/L

65

18

 Up to/above GCE O/L

189

111

Number of household members

 

P = 0.004**

  ≤ 4 members

116

79

  > 4 members

138

50

Number of children

P = 0.543**

 None

116

62

 1

89

48

  ≥ 2

49

19

  1. *Independent sample t test
  2. **Chi square test
  3. SD Standard Deviation.
  4. POA Period of Amenorrhoea.
  5. GCE O/L General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level).