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. 2014 Jun 30;(6):1–110. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008152.pub3

Comparison 3.

PQ versus no PQ; gametocytes at day 8 (microscopy or PCR); stratified by non-artemisinin versus artemisinin regimen

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Participants with gametocytes at day 8 (microscopy or PCR) 12 2141 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) 0.43 [0.32, 0.58]
 1.1 Non-artemisinin-based partner drug 6 499 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) 0.63 [0.44, 0.88]
 1.2 Artemisinin-based partner drug 8 1642 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.21, 0.52]