| HCV-ELISA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variables | Positive (%) | Negative (%) | Total (%) | χ2 | p-value |
|
Fever Present Absent |
42(15.6) 8 (3.0) |
177(65.6) 43(15.9) |
212 (81.1) 51(18.9) |
0.334 | 0.362 |
|
Jaundice Present Absent |
0 (0.0) 50 (18.5) |
19 (7.0) 201 (74. 4) |
19 (7.0) 251 (93.0) |
4.645 | 0.018 |
|
Joint pain Present Absent |
8 (3.0) 42 (15.6) |
21 (7.8) 199 (73.7) |
29 (10.7) 241 (89.3) |
0.770 | 0.141 |
|
Itchy Skin Present Absent |
2 (0.7) 48 (17.8) |
11 (4.1) 209 (77.4) |
13 (4.8) 257 (95.2) |
1.807 | 0.177 |
|
Loss of appetite Present Absent |
22 (8.1) 28 (10.4) |
114 (42.2) 106 (39.3) |
136 (50.4) 134 (49.6) |
0.996 | 0.200 |
|
Weakness/fatigue Present Absent |
19 (7.0) 31 (11.5) |
102 (37.8) 117(43.3) |
121 (44.8) 148 (54.8) |
1.441 | 0.486 |
|
Abdominal Pains Present Absent |
14 (5.2) 36 (13.3) |
53 (19.6) 167 (61.9) |
67 (24.8) 203 (75.2) |
0.334 | 0.340 |
|
Dark Urine Present Absent |
9 (3.4) 41 (15.2) |
10 (3.7) 210 (77.8) |
19 (7.0) 251 (93.0) |
13.212 | 0.01 |