Table 2.
Factors associated with malaria prevalence in the low endemic area (n = 92).
| Research variables | PR crude (95% CI)a | P value | PR adjusted (95% CI)b | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| < 35 years old | ||||
| ≥ 35 years old | 1.33 (0.95–1.85) | 0.163 | 7.98 (1.72–37.00) | 0.008 |
| Education | ||||
| High (senior high school) | ||||
| Low (primary school and junior high school) | 0.61 (0.33–1.15) | 0.054 | 0.10 (0.02–0.40) | 0.001 |
| Using mosquito repellent | ||||
| Yes | ||||
| Not | 0.36 (0.13–1.00) | 0.005 | 0.13 (0.03–0.54) | 0.005 |
| Mosquito breeding | ||||
| No risk | ||||
| At risk | 1.51 (1.13–2.02) | 0.036 | 7.68 (1.50–39.30) | 0.014 |
| House wall condition | ||||
| Eligible | ||||
| Not eligible | 0.53 (0.26–1.10) | 0.021 | 0.14 (0.04–0.51) | 0.003 |
Ref. The reference category is represented in the contrast matrix as a row of one.
aCrude prevalence ratio (PR).
bAdjusted prevalence ratio (APR).