Table 1 Demographics and clinical data for both groups
Variables | Cystic fibrosis group No. = 40 | Control group No. = 40 |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
Mean ± SD | 9.05 ± 1.74 | 9.35 ± 1.83 |
Number (%) | Number (%) | |
Sex | ||
Male | 25 (62.5%) | 25 (62.5%) |
Female | 15 (37.5%) | 15 (37.5%) |
Residence | ||
Urban | 26 (65%) | 31 (77.5%) |
Rural | 14 (35%) | 9 (22.5%) |
Father’s education | ||
Illiterate | 12 (30%) | 15 (37.5%) |
Primary and preparatory | 6 (15%) | 9 (22.5%) |
Secondary | 14 (35%) | 13 (32.5%) |
Higher education | 8 (20%) | 3 (7.5%) |
Mother’s education | ||
Illiterate | 11 (27.5%) | 16 (40%) |
Primary and preparatory | 8 (20%) | 11 (27.5%) |
Secondary | 16 (40%) | 12 (30%) |
Higher education | 5 (12.5%) | 1 (2.5%) |
Socioeconomic level | ||
Low | 30 (75%) | 34 (85%) |
Moderate | 10 (25%) | 6 (15%) |
High | 0 | 0 |
Duration of disease (years) | ||
Mean ± SD | 7.00 ± 1.75 | |
Number of exacerbations per year | ||
Mean ± SD | 1.99 ± 1.02 | |