Table 1 Age, mean haemoglobin and parasite density of positive slides among the pregnant women included in the study
Parameter | Gravidity | |
|---|---|---|
Primi/Secundigravid (n = 471) | Multigravid (n = 524) | |
Age in years (Mean ± SD) | 22.6 ± 4.2 | 30.7 ± 5.3 |
Mean haemoglobin level (g/dL) [range] | 10.45 [3.1 – 22.8] | 10.53 [3.8 – 22.4] |
Median asexual parasite density/μl [range] | 2090 [40–390748] | 4163 [40–45760] |