From: Self-reported cataracts in older adults in Ghana: sociodemographic and health related factors
Characteristics | Self reported cataract | X2(p-value) | |
---|---|---|---|
n (%) | N | ||
Sex | Â | Â | Â |
Male | 106 (4.7) | 2249 | 3.35 (0.067) |
Female | 120 (5.9) | 2029 | Â |
Age group | Â | Â | Â |
50–59 | 35 (2.1) | 1681 |  |
60–69 | 59 (4.9) | 1196 | 83.88 (0.001) |
70+ | 133 (9.5) | 1401 | Â |
Residence | Â | Â | Â |
Urban | 115 (6.6) | 1749 | 9.46 (0.002) |
Rural | 111 (4.4) | 2529 | Â |
Marital status | Â | Â | Â |
Never married | 4 (8) | 54 | Â |
Living with partner (married/cohabiting) | 104 (4.3) | 2426 | 11.92 (0.003) |
Living without partner (Separated/divorced/Widowed) | 119 (6.6) | 1798 | Â |
Highest educational level | Â | Â | Â |
Primary school completed or less | 162 (5.2) | 3114 | 0.229 (0.632) |
Secondary school and above | 66 (5.7) | 1164 | Â |
Income quintile | Â | Â | Â |
Q1 and Q2 (low) | 105 (4.3) | 2441 | Â |
Q3 (middle) | 2 (5.7) | 39 | 10.71 (0.005) |
Q4 and Q5 (high) | 119 (6.6) | 1798 | Â |
Health insurance | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 116 (7.1) | 1638 | 16.58 (0.001) |
No | 111 (4.2) | 2640 | Â |
Total respondents | 231 (5.4) | 4278 | Â |