Table 1 Comparison of Demographic data and socioeconomic status between studied groups (N = 52)
Parameters | Case group | Control group | Test of significance | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 26 | n = 26 | |||
Age (per years) median (min–max) | 7 (4–13) | 8 (4–14) | Z = 1.1 | P = 0.26 |
Gender | ||||
Male | 20 (76.9%) | 19 (73.1%) | χ2 = 0.11 | P = 0.75 |
Female | 6 (23.1%) | 7 (26.9%) | ||
Socioeconomic status of the family | ||||
Low | 19 (73.1%) | 10 (38.5%) | χ2 = 6.3 | P = 0.01* |
Middle | 7 (26.9%) | 16 (61.5%) | ||