Table 2. Baseline characteristics of the study population.
| Variables | Frequency (n = 500) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 2.21 ± 1.28* | |
| ≤1 | 62 | 12.4 |
| >1–2 | 236 | 47.2 |
| >2–3 | 54 | 14.8 |
| >3–4 | 76 | 15.2 |
| >4–5 | 52 | 10.4 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 256 | 51.2 |
| Female | 244 | 48.8 |
| Residence | ||
| Abira | 88 | 17.6 |
| Adankwame | 94 | 18.8 |
| Barekese | 44 | 8.8 |
| Barekuma | 142 | 28.4 |
| Esaaso | 56 | 11.2 |
| Worapong | 76 | 15.2 |
| Anaemia | 368 | 75.6 |
| Mild | 276 | 55.2 |
| Moderate | 84 | 16.8 |
| Severe | 18 | 3.6 |
| Variable | Mean | Standard Deviation |
| Haemoglobin (g/dL) | 10.26 | ± 1.46 |
| Variable | Median | Interquartile Range |
| Parasite density (microscopy)‡ | ||
| P. falciparum (parasites/μL) | 11,540 | (2,000–34,000) |
| P. malariae (parasites/μL) | 2,100 | (1,270–3,720) |
*Anaemia was defined as haemoglobin level <11 g/dL and graded as mild (10–10.9 g/dL), moderate (7–9.9 g/dL), and severe (<7 g/dL).