Table 5. Multivariable analysis for factors associated with seizure frequency in the study sites.
Logo Health Zone | Aketi Health Zone | |||
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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