Table 1.
Demographic features of study participants.
| Parameter | Obom (80) | Asutsuare (80) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) Mean (SEM) | 17.6 (1.1) | 19.6 (1.2) | |
| Min–Max | 6–45 | 3–66 | |
| Males N (%) | 41 (52%) | 43 (54%) | |
| Microscopy N (%) | 27 (33.75%) | 3 (3.75) | 0.001 |
| Positive, N (%) | 27 (33.75%) | 3 (3.75) | <0.001 |
| Min–Max | 32–5080 | 16–400 | |
| Geometric mean PD (95% Cl) | 318.8 (180.6–562.5) | * |
N, count; yrs, years; PD, parasite density; * there were too few samples for the Geometric mean PD to be calculated in Asutsuare; Min, minimum; Max, maximum.