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Malaria parasite prevalence using RDT among children under 5 years of age who were tested before and after intervention
| Tests | n (%) positive for intervention villagesa | n (%) positive for comparison villagesb | χ2 | OR (95 % CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-test | 19 (4.7) | 17 (4.9) | 0.27 | 1.06 (0.54–2.07) | 0.866 |
| Post-test | 9 (2.3) | 16 (4.8) | 3.52 | 1.4 (1.05–1.9) | 0.047 |
an = 398; 3.4 % children refused blood test
bn = 334; 4.2 % children refused blood test
