Table 2.
Characteristics of Adult Respondents in the 2013–2014 Demographic and Health Survey in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Overall and by Plasmodium ovale Infection Status
| Characteristics | Total | P. ovale Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| n | 18 149 | 143 | 18 006 |
| Age, y, median (IQR) | 28 (20–38) | 24 (17–37) | 28 (20–38) |
| Male | 8619 (47.5) | 94 (65.7) | 8525 (47.3) |
| P. falciparum infection | 5646 (31.1) | 88 (61.5) | 5558 (30.9) |
| Rural | 11 551 (63.6) | 113 (79.0) | 11 438 (63.5) |
| Poor | 6836 (37.7) | 61 (42.7) | 6775 (37.6) |
| LLIN use | 9682 (53.3) | 77 (53.8) | 9605 (53.3) |
| Livestock ownership | 8938 (49.2) | 95 (66.4) | 8843 (49.1) |
| Education | |||
| No education | 1905 (10.5) | 4 (2.8) | 1901 (10.6) |
| Primary | 5615 (30.9) | 47 (32.9) | 5568 (30.9) |
| Secondary | 10 612 (58.5) | 92 (64.3) | 10 520 (58.4) |
| Missing | 18 (0.1) | 0 (0) | 18 (0.1) |
| Anemia | |||
| Moderate-severe | 1020 (5.6) | 13 (9.1) | 1007 (5.6) |
| Mild | 3540 (19.5) | 39 (27.3) | 3501 (19.4) |
| Not anemic | 13 541 (74.6) | 91 (63.6) | 13 450 (74.7) |
| Missing | 48 (0.3) | 0 (0) | 48 (0.3) |
Data are No. (%) except where indicated.
Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range; LLIN, long-lasting insecticidal net.