Table 1 Demographics characteristics of the two study groups
Variable | Hb-SS group (n = 76) | Hb-AA group (n = 76) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
< 5 years | 15 (19.7%) | 17 (22.4%) | 0.7195 |
5–9 years | 21 (27.6%) | 24 (31.6%) | |
≥ 10 years | 40 (52.6%) | 35 (46.0%) | |
Mean ± SD | 10.0 ± 5.4 | 9.2 ± 4.7 | 0.3324 |
Sex | |||
Female | 49 (64.5%) | 40 (52.6%) | 0.1877 |
Male | 27 (35.5%) | 36 (47.4%) | |