Table 1. Demographic characteristics of the study population (N = 1,544).
| Variable | Overall number (%) | Female (%) | Male (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age* (years) | |||
| ≤5 | 268 (17.4) | 134 (50.0) | 134 (50.0) |
| 6–15 | 701 (45.4) | 328 (47.8) | 373 (53.2) |
| 16–45 | 554(35.9) | 134 (24.2 | 420(75.8) |
| ≥46 | 21 (1.3) | 6 (28.6) | 15 (71.4) |
| Region | |||
| Yangon | 513 (33.2) | 127 (24.7) | 386 (75.2) |
| Mandalay | 927 (60.0) | 425 (42.9) | 502 (54.1) |
| Myeik | 104 (6.8) | 50 (48.0) | 54 (51.9) |
| Health status | |||
| Febrile patients | 610 (39.5) | 302 (49.5) | 308 (50.5) |
| Healthy volunteers | 934 (60.5) | 300 (32.1) | 634 (67.9) |
| Year of collection | |||
| 2013 | 280 (18.1) | 133 (47.5) | 147 (52.5) |
| 2015 | 330 (21.4) | 169 (51.2) | 161 (48.8) |
| 2018 | 934 (60.5) | 300 (32.1) | 634 (67.9) |
* The participants’ ages were defined based on the date and year of sample collection.