Table 4.
Selected risk factors for anti-malarial purchase after an RDT negative test result showing adjusted and unadjusted odds
| Risk factors for anti-malarial sale | Odds ratio intervention (RDT negatives only) (95% CI) P value | Adjusted odds ratio (RDT negatives only) (95% CI) P value |
|---|---|---|
| Average income or more |
0.658 (0.465-0.931) |
0.687 (0.468-1.007) |
| 0.018 |
0.054 |
|
| At least secondary education |
0.438 (0.232-0.824) |
0.504 (0.256-0.993) |
| 0.009 |
0.048 |
|
| Reported positive lab test prior to presentation |
2.020 (1.207-3.382) |
1.737 (1.007-2.996) |
| 0.007 |
0.047 |
|
| Reported last treatment for malaria (more than 6 months ago) |
0.782 (0.549-1.114) |
0.714 (0.494-1.032) |
| 0.173 |
0.073 |
|
| Anti-malarial recommended by a health professional |
1.812 (1.286-2.553) |
1.617 (1.134-2.305) |
| 0.001 |
0.008 |
|
| A history of fever in the last 48 hours | 1.592 (1.051-2.410) |
1.440 (0.934-2.218) |
| 0.027 | 0.098 |