Table 1.
Characteristics of Children with various Grades of Malaria Parasitemia.
| Characteristics | Mild (n = 45) | Moderate (n = 40) | Severe (n = 40) | Control (n = 40) | F value | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean ± SD) Years | 8.5 ± 1.9 | 9.2 ± 2.3 | 9.8 ± 2.2c | 8.5 ± 1.5 | 4.05 | 0.008d |
| BMI (Mean ± SD) Kg/mm2 | 19.6 ± 3.5 | 18.8 ± 3.3b | 19.9 ± 2.1 | 19.3 ± 4.3 | 0.77 | 0.513 |
| Sex (Male: Female Ratio) | 1.5:1 | 1:1 | 1:1 | 1:1 | NA | NA |
| Malaria parasite density | 2754 ± 125a | 16,254 ± 2520b | 227,651 ± 14,533c | NA | 91.2 | <0.0001d |
α
Determined by one-way ANOVA.
Key:
BMI = Body Mass Index.
a, b, c = location of significant mean difference.
a
Between mild and control.
b
Between moderate and control.
c
Between severe and control.
d
Significant difference between the control and other groups; Dunnett’s Multiple Posttest determined difference between control and specific groups.