Table 4.
Impact of treated bed nets on prevalence of anaemia (haemoglobin <80 g/l) (logistic regression analysis: final model also included distance to a shop, use of net in previous month, immunisation status, and age and sex of child)
| Variable | No (%) of children with anaemia | Adjusted odd ratio (95% CI) | χ2 test (P value)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| No net | 103/189 (54) | Reference group | |
| Untreated nets | 90/233 (39) | 0.63 (0.27 to 1.46) | |
| Treated nets | 70/326 (21) | 0.37 (0.19 to 0.73) | 9.58 (0.008) |
| Stunted height (z score ⩽−3) | 109/213 (51) | 2.53 (1.66 to 3.84) | 12.95 (<0.001) |
| No access to covered wells† | 87/245 (36) | 1.95 (1.24 to 3.07) | 7.64 (0.006) |
| Religion: | |||
| Other than Muslim or Catholic | 40/127 (31) | Reference group | |
| Muslim | 112/267 (42) | 1.80 (0.97 to 3.36) | |
| Catholic | 113/351 (32) | 0.96 (0.58 to 1.58) | 7.31 (0.026) |
| Advised neighbours to get care for their sick children at formal health facility | 125/465 (27) | 0.45 (0.19 to 1.11) | 4.12 (0.042) |
| Mother educated | 179/501 (36) | 1.53 (0.87 to 2.68) | 2.93 (0.087) |
CI=confidence interval. *Likelihood ratio test. †Piped clean water.