Table 4.
Final multivariate analysis of factors associated with childhood malaria (N = 247; cases: 82 and controls: 165)
| Variables | Case, N (%) | Control, N (%) | COR (95%CI)* | AOR (95%CI)+ | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence | |||||
| Urban | 54 (65.9) | 132 (80.0) | 1 | ||
| Rural | 28 (34.2) | 33 (20.0) | 2.05 (1.14–3.67) | 2.10 (1.14–3.85) | 0.003 |
| Information about malaria | |||||
| Yes | 34 (41.5) | 92 (55.8) | 1 | ||
| No | 48 (58.5) | 73 (44.2) | 1.78 (1.04–3.04) | 1.75 (1.00–3.06) | 0.031 |
| Vector breeding habitat | |||||
| Yes | 65 (47.8) | 71 (52.2) | 5.07 (2.73–9.38) | 4.74 (2.27–9.90) | 0.000 |
| No | 17 (15.3) | 94 (84.7) | 1 | ||
| Hole on the wall | |||||
| Yes | 66 (80.5) | 85 (51.5) | 3.88 (2.08–7.26) | 5.00 (2.22–11.28) | 0.000 |
| No | 16 (19.5) | 80 (48.5) | 1 | ||
| Proximity to source of water | |||||
| Yes | 62 (75.6) | 65 (39.4) | 4.77 (2.64–8.63) | 3.60 (1.73–7.48) | 0.000 |
| No | 20 ( 24.4) | 100 (60.6) | 1 | ||
| Availability of latrine | |||||
| Yes | 32 (39.0) | 57 (34.6) | 1 | ||
| No | 50 (61.00) | 108 (65.5) | 1.21 (0.70–2.10) | 2.59 (0.71–9.44) | 0.147 |
*COR Crude Odd Ratio
+AOR Adjusted Odd Ratio