Table 2 Incidence of malaria (using RDTs) in different sub-populations of patients in the intervention arm
Sub-population | Incidence (%) | Total number of participants tested within sub-population (% distribution within the total population) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 11.4 | 306 (49.0%) |
Male | 15.7 | 313 (51.0%) |
Age group | ||
Adolescent | 26.0 | 73 (11.8%) |
Adult | 11.9 | 546 (88.2%) |
Level of education (adults) | ||
Primary education or less | 11.8 | 34 (33.5%) |
Secondary education or more | 11.9 | 512 (66.5%) |
Level of income (adults) | ||
Less than average | 10.8 | 297 (59.8%) |
Greater than average | 13.3 | 249 (40.2%) |
Who recommended anti-malarial? | ||
Self | 12.5 | 303 (49.0%) |
Health professional | 14.6 | 316 (51.0%) |