Table 1.
Summary of the observed prevalence of AS and SS and expected prevalence of SS in eastern and western Uganda, 2007.
| Study area | Observed prevalence of AS (%) | Observed prevalence of SS (%) | Expected prevalence of SS* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mbale/Sironko (Eastern Uganda) n = 286 |
17.5 | 1.75 | 4.20 |
| [95% CI 13.5-22.3] | [95% CI 0.63-4.15] | ||
|
Mbarara/Ntungamo (Western Uganda) N = 370 |
3.0 | 0.0 | 1.70 |
| [95% CI 1.61-5.31] | [95% CI 0.0-1.24] | ||
|
Buundibugyo (Western Uganda) N = 201 |
13.4 | 3 | 3.70 |
| [95% CI 9.35-18.94] | [95% CI 0.31-4.50] |
* Expected prevalence of SS = square root of AS prevalence according to Mordell and Darlison [16].