Table 5 Association between the independent variables and the detection and referral of patients with Buruli Ulcer
Variable | Abakaliki | Afikpo | Ikwo | Test statisticsχ2(p value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age group | ||||
Children | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2.563 (0.633) |
Adults | 17 | 67 | 22 | |
Older adults | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
Sex | ||||
Male | 8 | 41 | 17 | 2.090(0.352) |
Female | 12 | 42 | 11 | |
Duration of ulcer | ||||
< 1 year | 2 | 11 | 6 | 23.645(P < 0.001) |
1–5 years | 8 | 65 | 13 | |
> 5 years | 10 | 7 | 9 | |