Table 1.
Multivariable Generalized Estimating Equation Model Estimating Risk of Severe Malaria During First 12 Months of Life
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years | 1.23 (1.16–1.30) | <.001 |
| Age2 in years | 0.997 (0.996–0.998) | <.001 |
| Average prior parasite density | 1.002 (1.001–1.003) | <.001 |
| Parasites/200 WBCs | ||
| Parity | ||
| Primiparous | Reference | .044 |
| Secundiparous | 1.80 (1.10–2.94) | |
| Multiparous | 1.19 (0.76–1.85) | |
| Anti–PfSEA-1 in cord blood (fluorescence units/10 000) | 0.42 (0.18–0.95) | .038 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio; PfSEA-1, Plasmodium falciparum Schizont Egress Antigen-1; WBC, white blood cell.