Risk factor | HCV infected women | Women who refused testing or tested negative |
---|---|---|
Any exposure to illicit drugs (chiefly intravenous use) | 13 (41)2-160 | 3 (1.5) |
Partner used iv drugs | 8 (25)2-160 | 6 (3) |
HCV infected partner | 4 (13)2-160 | 1 (0.7) |
Transfusion | 1 (3) | 17 (8) |
Previous surgery | 17 (53) | 83 (40) |
Tattoo/body piercing (chiefly pierced ears) | 31 (97)2-160 | 114 (55) |
↵2-160 p<0.01.