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Table 5 Association between the independent variables and the detection and referral of patients with Buruli Ulcer

From: Utilising community volunteers can increase the detection and referral of Buruli ulcer cases in endemic communities in Southeast, Nigeria

Variable

Abakaliki

Afikpo

Ikwo

Test statisticsχ2(p value)

Age group

 Children

2

8

5

2.563 (0.633)

 Adults

17

67

22

 

 Older adults

1

8

1

 

Sex

 Male

8

41

17

2.090(0.352)

 Female

12

42

11

 

Duration of ulcer

 < 1 year

2

11

6

23.645(P < 0.001)

 1–5 years

8

65

13

 

 > 5 years

10

7

9