Table 4 Multivariate analysis of parasite density among positive asymptomatic children observed by cross-sectional surveys.
From: Malaria infection and disease in an area with pyrethroid-resistant vectors in southern Benin
Parasite density | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Variable | Number | Geometric average (95%CI) | Adjusted multiplicative factor (95%CI) | p-values |
Age (year) | ||||
<1 | 67 | 686(424-1109) | 1 | |
1-2 | 205 | 734(541-994) | 1.02(0.68-1.55) | 0.900 |
3-5 | 346 | 497(422-587) | 0.78(0.52-1.16) | 0.175 |
Sex | ||||
F | 297 | 508(419-617) | 1 | |
M | 252 | 668(535-835) | 1.29(1.01-1.63) | 0.041 |
Village | ||||
Aïdjèdo | 59 | 398(272-581) | 1 | |
Dokanmè | 77 | 807(544-1197) | 1.80 (1.10-2.95) | 0.026 |
Kindjitokpa | 99 | 509(388-668) | 1.20(0.81-1.77) | 0.302 |
Guézohoué | 27 | 758(298-1928) | 1.52(0.75-3.06) | 0.195 |
Hékandji | 82 | 489(344-695) | 1.13(0.72-1.79) | 0.528 |
Satré | 129 | 732(538-995) | 1.77(1.19-2.63) | 0.013 |
Wanho | 145 | 552(375-813) | 1.37(0.88-2.14) | 0.129 |
Season | ||||
Dry | 366 | 551(464-656) | 1 | |
Rainy | 252 | 640(510-803) | 1.04(0.85-1.28) | 0.657 |
Correct use of LLIN's | ||||
No | 256 | 684(552-848) | 1 | |
Yes | 362 | 525(435-633) | 1.22(0.99-1.51) | 0.057 |