Table 4 Sero prevalence in relation to the demographic data of the mothers
From: Sero-survey of rubella IgM antibodies among children in Jos, Nigeria
Variables (Mothers) | Rubella status of the children | Total (%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Positive no. (%) | Negative no. (%) | Â | Â |
Age group in years | Â | Â | Â | |
20-29 | 25(26.9%) | 18(19.4%) | 43(46.2%) | Â |
30-39 | 13(14.0%) | 31(33.3%) | 44(47.3%) | Â |
40-49 | 4(4.3) | 2(2.2) | 6(6.5%) | 0.015 |
Total | 42(45.2) | 51(54.8) | 93(100.0%) | Â |
Occupation | Â | Â | Â | |
Housewife | 20(21.5) | 31(33.3) | 51(54.8%) | Â |
Civil Servant | 12((12.9) | 11(11.8) | 23(24.7%) | Â |
Business Women | 8(8.6) | 8(8.6) | 16(17.2%) | 0.594 |
Others | 2(2.2) | 1(1.1) | 3(3.2%) | Â |
Total | 42(45.2%) | 51(54.8%) | 93(100.0%) | Â |
Education | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Primary | 15(16.1) | 23(24.7) | 38(40.9%) | Â |
Secondary | 19(20.4) | 19(20.4) | 38(40.9%) | Â |
Tertiary | 7(7.5) | 8(8.6) | 15(16.1%) | 0.828 |
None | 1(1.1) | 1(1.1) | 2(2.2%) | Â |
Total | 42(45.2%) | 51(54.8%) | 93(100.0%) | Â |
Marital Status | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Single | 6(6.5) | 3.(3.2) | 9(9.7%) | Â |
Married | 36(38.7) | 47(50.5) | 83(89.9%) | 0.271 |
Divorce | 0(0.0) | 1(1.1) | 1(1.1%) | Â |
Total | 42(45.2%) | 51(54.8) | 93(100.0%) | Â |
Type of Marriage | Â | Â | Â | |
Polygamy | 19(20.4) | 25(26.9) | 44(47.3%) | Â |
Monogamy | 23(24.7) | 26(28.0) | 49(52.7%) | 0.716 |
Total | 42(45.2) | 51(54.8) | 93(100.0%) | Â |