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General characteristics of the pregnant women recruited into the study.
| Characteristics | Pregnant (N = 200) |
|---|---|
| Mean Age (yrs) ±SD | 26.54 ± 5.34 |
| Mean Gestational Age (weeks) ± SD | 17.37 ± 5.80 |
| Mean packed cell volume ± SD | 35.94 ± 6.50 |
| Mean weight ± SD | 58.8 ± 8.20 |
| Prevalence of P. falciparum | 30 % (60/200) |
| Number positive by Microscopy | 29 % (58/200) |
| Number positive by PCR | 30 % (60/200) |
| Primigravida vs. Multigravida | 78 vs. 122 |
