Table 3 Multivariate analysis examining risk factors for RDT confirmed malaria
Risk factors for malaria | Odds ratio | Adjusted odds ratio |
|---|---|---|
(95% CI) | (95% CI) | |
P value | P value | |
Adult age group | 0.384 (0.214-0.688) | 0.514 (0.280-0.946) |
0.001 | 0.033 | |
Reported positive lab test prior to presentation | 2.221 (1.282-3.812) | 2.177 (1.208-3.925) |
0.004 | 0.010 | |
A history of fever in the last 48 hours | 4.441 (2.757-7.151) | 4.027 (2.482-6.532) |
< 0.001 | < 0.001 | |
Reported last treatment for malaria (more than 6 months ago) | 1.611 (1.014-2.560) | 1.627 (1.002-2.640) |
0.042 | 0.049 |