Table 2.
Comparison of overall prevalence and geometric mean parasite density of malaria infection, mean Hb levels and anaemia after one and two years of anthelmintic treatment by randomization groups
| Variable/randomization group | Baseline | 12 months follow up | 24 months follow up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of P. falciparum infection (n,%) | |||
| Intervention | 123 (33.2) | 145 (44.9) | 74 (24.9) |
| Control | 123 (31.2) | 137 (42.4) | 70 (24.0) |
| p-value | 0.567 | 0.526 | 0.790 |
| Intensity of P. falciparum infection (95% CI) | |||
| Intervention | 530 (414-678) | 833 (664-1048) | 326 (279-382) |
| Control | 510 (403-645) | 906 (724-1133) | 343 (294-400) |
| p-value | 0.825 | 0.608 | 0.658 |
| Prevalence of anaemia (n,%) | |||
| Intervention | 142 (36.0) | 120 (37.2) | 43 (14.5) |
| Control | 134 (36.1) | 112 (34.7) | 38 (13.0) |
| p-value | 0.971 | 0.806 | 0.634 |
| Prevalence of severe anaemia (n,%) | |||
| Intervention | 5 (1.3) | 1 (0.3) | - |
| Control | 4 (1.1) | 1 (0.3) | - |
| p-value | NA | NA | NA |
| Mean haemoglobin level in g/L (95% CI) | |||
| Intervention | 122.0 (120.5-123.4) | 123.5 (121.9-125.0) | 136.0 (134.2-137.8) |
| Control | 123.0 (121.6-124.5) | 123.2 (121.7-124.6) | 136.8 (135.0-137.7) |
| p-value | 0.270 | 0.749 | 0.494 |