Table 1 Socio-demographic and anthropometric characteristics of the study participants at governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Variables | Exposed group (n = 70) frequency | Control group (n = 70) frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|
Level of education | |||
Non-formal | 1 (1.4%) | 0 | |
Primary school | 30 (42.9%) | 3 (4.29%) | |
Secondary school | 34 (48.6%) | 18 (25.71%) | |
Diploma | 5 (7.1%) | 34 (48.6%) | |
1st degree and master | 0 | 15 (21.43%) | |
Service in years | |||
One to three | 39 (55.7%) | 36 (51.4%) | |
Four to six | 18 (25.7%) | 20 (28.6%) | |
Seven to nine | 8 (11.4%) | 7 (10%) | |
Above nine | 5 (7.1%) | 7 (10%) | |
Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 28.00 ± 7.40 | 28.33 ± 7.44 | 0.79 |
Height (cm) | 154.69 ± 6.45 | 156.64 ± 5.97 | 0.06 |
Weight (kg) | 54.34 ± 7. 71 | 55.70 ± 8.46 | 0.32 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 22. 68 ± 3. 26 | 22.66 ± 2.96 | 0.97 |