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Mixed effects logistic regression on parasite positivity.
| Odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin type | |||
| AA | — | — | |
| AC | 1.56 (1.06–2.28) | 0.02 | |
| AS | 0.63 (0.41–0.97) | 0.04 | |
| Transmission season | |||
| Low | — | — | |
| High | 4.86 (4.10–5.78) | <0.001 | |
| Age at visit | |||
| <5 years | — | — | |
| 5–15 years | 3.35 (2.34–4.78) | <0.001 | |
| >15 years | 2.26 (1.63–3.14) | <0.001 | |
All visits (scheduled and unscheduled) with microscopy results available were included in this analysis; when only scheduled visits are included, similar results are obtained.
