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Characteristics of the study participants by season
| Dry season (n = 1160) | Rainy season (n = 1265) | |
|---|---|---|
| Site | ||
| Emutete | 669 (57.7%) | 745 (58.9%) |
| Iguhu | 491 (42.3%) | 520 (41.1%) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 522 (45.0%) | 520 (41.1%) |
| Female | 638 (55.0%) | 745 (58.9%) |
| Age groups | ||
| ≤ 4 | 301 (26.0%) | 326 (25.8%) |
| 5-14 | 381 (32.8%) | 437 (34.5%) |
| ≥ 15 | 478 (41.2%) | 502 (39.7%) |
| Overall | ||
| ITN ownership | 858 (74.0%) | 909 (71.4%) |
| ITN use | 426 (36.6%) | 560 (44.3%) |
| Parasite infection rate | 75 (6.5%) | 189 (15.0%) |
