Table 1 Comparison of demographic characteristics and Enterococcus culture positivity among hospitalized patients in Jimma, Ethiopia
Variables | Culture positive n (%) | Culture negative n (%) | Total (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age category in years | ||||
 16–27 | 42 (76.4%) | 13 (23.6%) | 55 (36.7%) | 0.432 |
 28–55 | 62 (73.8%) | 22 (26.2%) | 84 (56%) | |
 56 and above | 10 (90.9%) | 1 (9.1%) | 11 (7.3%) | |
Sex | ||||
 Male | 57 (74%) | 20 (26%) | 77 (51.3%) | 0.546 |
 Female | 57 (78.1%) | 16 (21.9%) | 73 (48.7%) | |
Hospital duration | ||||
 10–30 days | 92 (73.6%) | 33 (26.4%) | 125 (83.3%) | 0.135 |
 31 and above | 22 (88%) | 3 (12%) | 25 (16.7%) | |
Previous antibiotic treatment | ||||
 Yes | 103 (74.1%) | 36 (25.9%) | 139 (92.7%) | 0.313 |
 No | 10 (90.9%) | 1 (9.1%) | 11 (7.3%) | |