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. 2019 Jul 17;13(7):e0007300. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007300

Table 5. Multivariable analysis for factors associated with seizure frequency in the study sites.

Logo Health Zone Aketi Health Zone
Adj. IRR (95% CI) P-value Adj. IRR (95% CI) P-value
MF density 1.002 (0.999–1.005) 0.148 1.006 (1.001–1.012) 0.025
Age 0.985 (0.974–0.996) 0.013 0.970 (0.893–1.057) 0.424
Female gender 0.964 (0.682–1.361) 0.820 2.616 (1.126–6.290) 0.020
Previous AED treatment 0.574 (0.399–0.816) 0.001 2.040 (0.620–6.126) 0.121
Previous ivermectin use NA NA 0.582 (0.240–1.346) 0.189

MF: Microfilariae

AED: Anti-epileptic drug

Adj. IRR: Adjusted incidence risk ratio

CI: Confidence interval

NA: Not applicable