Table 1 Comparison of the mean LOS based on demographic characteristics
From: Factors affecting length of stay in Children Hospital in Southern Iran
Characteristics | n (%) | Median (IQR) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Male | 203 (58) | 3 (4–2) | 0.337 |
Female | 147 (42) | 3 (5–2) | ||
Place of residence | Urban | 240 (68.6) | 3 (4–2) | 0.002 |
Village | 110 (31.4) | 3 (6–2) | ||
Home town | Bandar Abbas | 208 (59.4) | 3 (4–2) | 0.003 |
Outside Bandar Abbas | 141 (40.3) | 3 (5–2) | ||