Table 3.
Multivariate analysis of factors associated with asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum among the study participants (n=242). AOR=Adjusted odds ratio; CI=Confidence interval.
Factor | AOR | 95% CI |
---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
< 25 | 2.4 | 1.2-4.9* |
≥ 25 | 1 | |
Regular LLIN use | ||
No | 2.4 | 1.1-5.1* |
Yes | 1 | |
Haemoglobin | ||
Anaemic [<11.0g/dl] | 1.8 | 0.9-3.4 |
Not Anaemic [≥11.0g/dl] | 1 | |
Gravidity | ||
Primigravidae | 1.3 | 0.7-2.6 |
Multigravidae | 1 |
*P<0.05