Bivariate analysis of demographic and clinical characteristics of definite RHD cases
| Dependent variables/definite RHD | No. | Prevalence (per 1000) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | |||
| <14 years | 5 | 4.1 | <0.001 |
| ≥14 years | 5 | 6.2 | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 6 | 4.9 | Not |
| Female | 4 | 5 | significant |
| Place of residence | |||
| Dakar-centre | 0 | 0 | <0.001 |
| Dakar-suburb | 10 | 5.9 | |
| Socio-economic status | |||
| Low | 4 | 3.8 | Not |
| High | 6 | 6.1 | significant |
| Recurrent sore throat | |||
| Rare | 5 | 2.5 | 0.003 |
| Frequent | 5 | 15.8 | |
| History of arthritis and/or arthralgia | |||
| Present | 0 | 0 | <0.001 |
| Absent | 10 | 5 | |
RHD, rheumatic heart disease.