Table 2.
Plasmodium falciparum infection by risk factors among symptomatic pregnant women
| Risk factors | n/N (%) | OR (95%CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age |
<20 years |
11/16 (69.0) |
Ref |
-- |
| |
20-34 years |
79/158 (50.0) |
0.45 (0.15-1.37) |
0.16 |
| |
≥35 years |
8/26 (31.0) |
0.20 (0.05-0.78) |
0.02 |
| Transmission season |
No |
16/47 (34.0) |
Ref |
--- |
| |
Yes |
82/153 (53.0) |
1.59 (0.88-2.86) |
0.12 |
| Parity |
Nulliparous |
10/17 (59.0) |
Ref |
-- |
| |
1-3 |
59/100 (50.0) |
0.70 (0.25-1.95) |
0.49 |
| |
≥4 |
29/65 (45.0) |
0.56 (0.19-1.66) |
0.30 |
| Gestational age |
1st |
3/10 (30.0) |
Ref |
--- |
| |
2nd |
48/84 (57.1) |
3.31 (0.75-12.86) |
0.11 |
| |
3rd |
47/106 (44.3) |
1.85 (0.45-7.58) |
0.38 |
| Bed net use |
Yes |
20/50 (40.0) |
Ref |
--- |
| No | 76/147(51.7) | 1.60 (0.83-3.08) | 0.15 |