Table 2.
Analysis of individual risk factors of positive malaria cases (P. falciparum) with no travel report
| Variables | Positive cases N (%) | Negative cases N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexes | NS* | ||
| Female | 11 (57.9) | 589 (56.1) | |
| Male | 8 (42.1) | 461 (43.9) | |
| Age (mean) | 23.1 | 21.5 | NS |
| Socio economic states | NS | ||
| 1 Wall: mud, wood or iron | 5 (26.3) | 389 (37.0) | |
| Water supply: river, well | |||
| 2 Wall: brick, concrete | 7 (36.3) | 294 (28.0) | |
| Water supply: public tape water, well | |||
| 3 Wall: brick, concrete | 7 (36.8) | 368 (35.0) | |
| Water supply: inside tape water | |||
| Proximity of agricultural area | 12 (63.2) | 532 (50.6) | NS |
| Bed net use | 4 (21.1) | 294 (28.2) | NS |
*: Not significant