Variables | Study populations | Number examined | Number positive | Percentage (%) | P – value (x2 test) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 229 | 73 | 31.9 | 0.018 |
Female | 159 | 32 | 20.1 | ||
Total | 388 | 105 | Â | ||
Age- group | Children (5–19 years) | 76 | 10 | 13.2 | 0.007 |
Adults (≥20 years) | 312 | 95 | 30.4 | ||
Total | 388 | 105 | 27.1 | ||
Communities | Balamba 1 | 28 | 7 | 25.0 | 0.001 |
Balamba 2 | 57 | 5 | 8.8 | ||
Biamo | 68 | 23 | 33.8 | ||
Boalondo/Botatango | 53 | 24 | 45.3 | ||
Lable/Nyamsong | 88 | 12 | 13.6 | ||
Ngomo/Biatsota | 94 | 34 | 36.2 | ||
Total | 388 | 105 | 27.1 |