Comparison of different factors between HCV positive and HCV negative cases of prostitute groups to determine risk factors associated with HCV infection
| HCV positive | HCV negative | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 4) | (n = 145) | ||
| Age (years) | 19.5 (SE 1.5) | 28.3 (0.7) | NS |
| Literacy level | NS | ||
| Illiterate or elementary | 1 (25.0%) | 41 (29.5%) | |
| Secondary | 3 (75.0%) | 90 (64.7%) | |
| Advanced | 0 | 8 (5.8%) | |
| Homosexuality (yes/no) | 2/2 (50.0%) | 61/79 (43.6%) | NS |
| History of STD (yes/no) | 0/4 (0%) | 22/118 (15.7%) | NS |
| Average number of weekly partners | NS | ||
| One or less | 2 (50.0%) | 47 (35.1%) | |
| Two to four | 2 (50.0%) | 73 (54.5%) | |
| More than four | 0 | 14 (10.4%) | |
| Duration of prostituting (month) | 10.7 (SE 4.8) | 11.3 (SE 1.8) | NS |
| Regular use of condom (yes/no) | 4/0 (100%) | 120/23 (83.9%) | NS |