Table 1 General characteristics of the participants (n = 380)
From: Prevalence, predictors and clinical significance of Blastocystis sp. in Sebha, Libya
Characteristics | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Age group (years): | |
≥18 | 238 (62.6) |
<18 | 142 (37.4) |
Gender: | |
Male | 197 (51.8) |
Female | 183 (48.2) |
Socioeconomic status: | |
Participants’ education level (at least 6 years) | 120 (31.6) |
Working participants | 132 (44.0) |
Large family size (≥ 7 members) | 222 (58.4) |
Treated drinking water (filtered or boiled) | 138 (36.3) |
Presence of animals in the house | 44 (11.6) |
History of recent overseas travel | 16 (4.2) |
Presence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms | 153 (40.3) |