Table 1.
Characteristics of pregnant women (n=320) attending ANC at Madina, Accra
| Characteristic | Mean | 95% Confidence interval |
|---|---|---|
| Age (Years) | ||
| Age of pregnant women | 28.42 | 27.8-29.04 |
| Age at first pregnancy | 23.95 | 23.03-24.88 |
| Gestation (weeks) | ||
| Gestation at registration | 18.5 | 17.12-19.05 |
| Gestation at first dose IPTp | 23.53 | 22.91-24.15 |
| Level of Parasitaemia | ||
| Parasite density (µl blood) | 1990.80 | 213.53-4195.13 |
| Haemoglobin concentration (g/dL) at registration | ||
| All pregnant women | 11.44 | 11.29-11.8 |
| Parasitaemic | 10.74 | 9.79-11.67 |
| Non parasitaemic | 11.45 | 11.29-11.61 |
| Primigravidae | 11.38 | 11.08-11.67 |
| Secundigravidae | 11.56 | 10.91-12.21 |
| Multigravidae | 11.40 | 11.20-11.60 |