Abstract:
Abstract
Introduction: Palmar creases are unique, permanent and genetically controlled
morphological variables that are important tools for personal identification, criminal
investigations, and diagnosis of congenital diseases. There are four palmar crease pattern
types namely; Normal, Simian, Sydney, and Suwon crease patterns.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of
palmar crease pattern types among students of the University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
Methods and Materials: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on the
University of Gondar students from January to February 2019. Multistage sampling technique
was used to select 832 students. The data were collected using self-administer structured
questionnaires and by scanning of palms of the students. A Pearson chi-square test, bivariable,
and multivariable multinomial logistic regression models were employed using SPSS version
20. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed and p-values less than 0.05 were
considered to be significant.
Results: Most of the study participants had Normal palmar crease pattern which accounts
90.8%, whereas Simian, Suwon, and Sydney accounts 5%, 2.3%, 1.92% respectively. Males
were more likely to have Simian crease [AOR=1.80; 95%CI: 1.01, 3.22)], and Sydney crease
[AOR=2.98; 95%CI: 1.12, 7.89] than Normal crease. Right-handed were less likely to have
Simian crease [AOR=0.33;95%CI:0.19,0.57] and Suwon crease [AOR=0.36;95%CI, 0.17,
0.41] than Normal crease. Students from Gurage ethnicity were mo
