Table 1.
Study population characteristics
| Characteristics | Andina n (%) | Tsiroanomandidy n (%) | Ankazomborona n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 496 (33.5) | 498 (33.6) | 488 (32.9) |
| Female sex | 236 (47.6) | 300 (60.2) | 266 (54.5) |
| Age (years)1 | 38.5 (27.0–50.0) | 36.0 (25.0–49.8) | 28.0 (21.0–40.0) |
| Age group (years)1 | |||
| 18–29 | 155 (31.2) | 181 (36.3) | 255 (52.3) |
| 30–39 | 101 (20.4) | 92 (18.5) | 97 (19.9) |
| 40–49 | 104 (21.0) | 100 (20.1) | 68 (13.9) |
| 50 + | 136 (27.4) | 125 (25.1) | 68 (13.9) |
| Education level | |||
| Secondary school or higher | 134 (27.0) | 280 (56.2) | 211 (43.2) |
| Primary school | 313 (63.1) | 160 (32.1) | 152 (31.2) |
| Never gone to school | 49 (9.9) | 58 (11.7) | 125 (25.6) |
| Never treated with praziquantel | 353 (71.2) | 142 (30.9) | 118 (25.8) |
| Working as a farmer | 471 (95.0) | 314 (63.1) | 370 (76.4) |
| Main contribution to family income | |||
| Yes | 338 (68.1) | 311 (62.4) | 257 (52.7) |
| Of whom female | 140 (41.4) | 152 (48.9) | 101 (39.3) |
| No | 158 (31.9) | 187 (37.6) | 231 (47.3) |
| Of whom female | 96 (60.8) | 148 (79.1) | 165 (71.4) |
Stratified by study sites (n = 1482)
1Median age and interquartile range