Research Article

Visceral Leishmaniasis-Malaria Coinfection and Their Associated Factors in Patients Attending Metema Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Suggestion for Integrated Vector Management

Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics of the study participants at Metema hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2014.

CharacteristicFrequencyPercentage

Age (years)<561.6
5–14205.2
15–2922759.1
30–449925.8
≥45328.3

GenderMale33487.0
Female5013.0

ResidenceRural23460.9
Urban15039.1

Occupational statusFarmer26769.5
Merchant123.1
Driver20.5
Civil servant123.1
Daily laborer5414.1
Housewife184.7
Student194.9

Educational statusIlliterate23059.9
Only read and write8522.1
Elementary school4511.7
High school215.5
College/universities30.8