Table 3 Distribution of demographic characteristics according to causative agent of keratitis among the studied populations
Demographic | Indicator | total | Bacterial keratitis N (%) | Fungal keratitis N (%) | No growth N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 27 | 3(11%) | 12(44.5%) | 12(44.5%) | 0.715 |
Female | 23 | 4(17%) | 11(48%) | 8(35%) | ||
Residence | Urban | 19 | 3(16%) | 5(26%) | 11(58%) | 0.07 |
Rural | 31 | 4(13%) | 18(58%) | 9(29%) | ||
Occupation | Farmers | 15 | 1(6%) | 10(67%) | 4(27%) | 0.124 |
Workers | 16 | 2(12%) | 4(25%) | 10(63%) | ||
Housewives | 19 | 4(21%) | 9(47%) | 6(32%) |