Table 2 Clinical and behavioral characteristics of dyspeptic patients, who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopic evaluation at endoscopy unit, University of Gondar hospital, June1, 2020 to November 30, 2020 (n = 218)
Characteristics | Frequency (No.) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
H. pylori infection | ||
Yes | 107 | 49.1 |
No | 111 | 50.9 |
NSAIDs/ASA use | ||
Yes | 86 | 39.5 |
No | 132 | 60.5 |
Co-morbidities | ||
Yes | 43 | 19.7 |
No | 175 | 80.3 |
Cigarette smoking | ||
Yes | 10 | 4.6 |
No | 208 | 95.4 |
Alcohol consumption | ||
Yes | 78 | 35.8 |
No | 140 | 64.2 |