Table 2 Bivariate analysis of factors associated with High CFU (>600 CFU/cm2)
Characteristic | Total | High CFU | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
16 years and younger | 19(19.6%) | 6(31.6%) | .600* |
Older than 16 years | 78(80.4%) | 25(32.1%) | |
Type of skin | |||
Albino | 66(68%) | 27(40.9%) | .006† |
Pigmented skin | 31(32%) | 4(12.9%) | |
Gender | |||
Male | 47(48.5%) | 15(31.9%) | .593* |
Female | 50(51.5%) | 16(32.0%) | |
Type of employment | |||
Medical | 2(2.1%) | 1(50.0%) | .539† |
Non-medical | 95(97.8%) | 30(31.6%) | |
Bathing within 12hours | |||
Yes | 70(72.2%) | 22(31.4%) | .520* |
No | 27(27.8%) | 9(33.3%) | |
Type of soap | |||
Medicated | 20(20.6%) | 5(25.0%) | .322* |
Non-medicated | 77(79.4%) | 26(33.8%) | |
Sun damage | |||
Absent | 63(65.0%) | 14(22.2%) | .005* |
Present | 34(35.0%) | 17(50%) |