Demographic data/Type of place of residence/Tuberculosis risk factors

Frequencies (n = 67)

Percentage (%)

Age (years)

0 to 19

14

20.89

20 to 39

37

55.22

40 to 59

14

20.89

≥ 60

2

2.98

Gender

Male

38

56.71

Female

29

43.28

Type of place of residence

Urban areas

45

67.16

Rural areas

22

32.83

Previous history of tuberculosis

Yes

9

13.43

No

58

86.56

Tuberculosis risk factors (n = 58)

Malnourishment

54

80.59

Indoor air pollution

52

77.61

Active smoking

13

19.40

Alcohol abuse

21

31.34

Close contact with TB patients

27

40.29

HIV infection

6

8.95

Diabete mellitus

15

22.38

Malignancy

6

8.95