Table 3.
Effect of trapping method on the proportion of fed Anopheles gambiae s.l. captured
| Trapping method | Percentage of females fed | OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLC indoor |
18.8 (39/208) |
1.00* |
NA |
| HLC outdoor |
17.2 (31/180) |
0.71 (0.38, 1.31) |
0.274 |
| CDC light trap |
5.3 (12/225) |
0.38 (0.16, 0.88) |
0.024 |
| Ifakara Tent Trap |
17.8 (38/213) |
0.73 (0.37, 1.42) |
0.355 |
| Window exit trap |
27.4 (32/117) |
2.09 (0.68, 6.44) |
0.198 |
| Pot resting trap indoor |
62.5 (5/8) |
2.67 (0.18, 40.53) |
0.479 |
| Pot resting trap outdoor |
81.3 (39/48) |
7.21 (1.65, 31.60) |
0.009 |
| Box resting trap indoor |
0 |
NA |
NA |
| Box resting trap outdoor | 69.2 (9/13) | 6.54 (2.27, 18.83) | <0.001 |
Data were combined across all districts. Odds ratios were calculated using logistic regression and are indicated in bold if statistically different from HLC indoor (p < 0.05).
* Reference collection method.