Table 2 Percent of positive response in questions related to allergic rhinitis in Kandy and Anuradhapura
Kandy (95% CI) | Anuradhapura (95% CI) | P value*** | |
|---|---|---|---|
6–7 Years age group | |||
Current Allergic Rhinitis (AR) | 15.7% n = 234 (13.94–17.64) | 10.1% n = 219 (8.90–11.44) | P < 0.001 |
Current nose symptom* | 37.1% n = 87 (31.24–43.54) | 45.2% n = 99 (38.75–51.82) | 0.025 |
Current eye symptom* | 32.1% n = 75 (26.40–38.29) | 39.3% n = 86 (33.04–45.87) | 0.015 |
Hay fever ever | 13.2% n = 197 (11.58–15.02) | 10.6% n = 231 (9.38 – 11.97) | 0.572 |
Hay fever confirmed by a doctor** | 74.6% n = 147 (68.09–80.20) | 67.9% n = 157 (61.69 – 73.65) | P < 0.001 |
13–14 years age group | |||
Current Allergic Rhinitis (AR) | 30.5% n = 517 (28.36–32.74) | 22.5% n = 673 (21.04–24.03) | P < 0.001 |
Current nose symptom* | 38.5% n = 199 (34.40–42.76) | 42.1% n = 283 (38.38–45.82) | P < 0.001 |
Current eye symptom* | 40.4% n = 209 (36.28–44.71) | 50.8% n = 342 (47.05–54.58) | P < 0.001 |
Hay fever ever | 17.5% n = 296 (15.77–19.39) | 13.8% n = 414 (12.61–15.08) | 0.824 |
Hay fever confirmed by a doctor** | 70.3% n = 208 (64.82–75.20) | 65.9% n = 273 (61.25–70.34) | P < 0.001 |