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. 2013 Aug 14;8(8):e71638. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0071638

Table 2. Univariate and multivariable effect size estimates of the larviciding intervention on malaria prevalence in Dar es Salaam, 2004–2008 (N = 64,537).

Univariate Multivariable
OR* 95% CrI OR* 95% CrI
Larviciding intervention 0.79 0.660.93 0.79 0.660.93
Age
Under five years of age - - 1.00 -
≥5 and <15 years of age - - 0.82 (0.760.90)
≥15 and <30 years of age - - 0.67 (0.610.73)
≥30 and <45 years of age - - 0.60 (0.540.66)
≥45 and <60 years of age - - 0.55 (0.480.63)
≥60 years of age - - 0.47 (0.400.56)
Male sex - - 1.08 (1.011.15)
Slept outside ward (previous 2 weeks) - - 0.90 (0.77–1.04)
Treated for malaria (previous round) - - 0.65 (0.560.75)
Took malaria drug (previous 2 weeks) - - 1.02 (0.90–1.16)
ITN used the night before - - 0.93 (0.860.99)
House has closed ceiling - - 0.93 (0.85–1.01)
House has window screens - - 0.90 (0.830.98)
Trend for time (AR1 § ) Yes Yes
Semi-parametric smooth for rainfall Yes Yes
Random effects (TCU & Household) Yes Yes

Statistically significant results are bolded.

*

OR  =  Odds Ratio.

CrI  =  Credible Intervals.

§

AR1  =  First Order Autoregressive Process.