Table 2.
Multivariate models* estimating the independent risk of malaria infection associated with residing in a malaria hotspot
| Variable | N = 3,246 | Adjusted OR** (95% CI) | Wald test P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence in a hotspot (SaTScan-nPCR) | |||
| Coldspot | 792 | 1 | |
| Other | 1,728 | 1.64 [0.96-2.81] | 0.072 |
| Hotspot | 726 | 3.11 [1.57, 6.18] | <0.001 |
| Residence in a hotspot (SaTScan-AMA-1) | |||
| Coldspot | 904 | 1 | |
| Other | 1,092 | 1.66 [0.79-3.48] | 0.767 |
| Hotspot | 1,250 | 1.78 [0.91-3.46] | 0.091 |
| Residence in a hotspot (Kernel-nPCR) | |||
| <14.9 | 804 | 1 | |
| 15-21.3 | 819 | 0.66 [0.35-1.04] | 0.070 |
| 21.4-27.1 | 818 | 0.88 [0.46 -1.66] | 0.690 |
| >27.1 | 805 | 1.52 [0.87-2.66] | 0.145 |
| Residence in a hotspot (Kernel-AMA-1) | |||
| <27.9 | 814 | 1 | |
| 28-38.9 | 811 | 0.70 [0.37-1.31] | 0.264 |
| 39-53.0 | 814 | 0.65 [0.32-1.32] | 0.237 |
| >53.0 | 807 | 0.99 [0.49-2.00] | 0.987 |
*The model for SaTScan and kernel were run separately, and were adjusted for the following variables: age, sex, mother’s education, breeding site, household quality, sleeping under LLIN, and distance from health facility.
**OR = Odds ratio; adjusted for possible household clustering.