Table 4.
Results of logistic mixed effects model analysis to compare P. falciparum malaria infection between the intervention (repellent and LLIN) and control (LLIN only)
| Variables | Adjusted odds ratio (OR) | 95% Confidence interval for OR | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) |
0.81 |
0.51-1.27 |
0.3550 |
| Age group |
|
|
|
| Under 5 |
3.07 |
1.82-5.16 |
0.0002 |
| 5-14 |
2.20 |
1.36-3.57 |
0.0032 |
| 15 and above |
1.00 |
|
|
| Time |
0.84 |
0.57-1.24 |
0.3830 |
| Repellent and LLIN (yes) |
2.59 |
1.24-5.40 |
0.0250 |
| Time* repellent and LLIN |
0.53 |
0.31-0.89 |
0.0170 |
| Baseline household LLIN ownership (yes) |
1.77 |
0.88-3.53 |
0.1317 |
| IRS status (yes) | 0.77 | 0.48-1.24 | 0.2860 |
LLIN = Long lasting insecticidal net, IRS = Indoor residual spraying, OR = Odds Ratio, *Interaction term (Time and repellent/LLIN).