Table 2 Plasmodium falciparum infection by risk factors among symptomatic pregnant women
Risk factors | n/N (%) | OR (95%CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | <20 years | 11/16 (69.0) | Ref | -- |
20-34 years | 79/158 (50.0) | 0.45 (0.15-1.37) | 0.16 | |
≥35 years | 8/26 (31.0) | 0.20 (0.05-0.78) | 0.02 | |
Transmission season | No | 16/47 (34.0) | Ref | --- |
Yes | 82/153 (53.0) | 1.59 (0.88-2.86) | 0.12 | |
Parity | Nulliparous | 10/17 (59.0) | Ref | -- |
1-3 | 59/100 (50.0) | 0.70 (0.25-1.95) | 0.49 | |
≥4 | 29/65 (45.0) | 0.56 (0.19-1.66) | 0.30 | |
Gestational age | 1st | 3/10 (30.0) | Ref | --- |
2nd | 48/84 (57.1) | 3.31 (0.75-12.86) | 0.11 | |
3rd | 47/106 (44.3) | 1.85 (0.45-7.58) | 0.38 | |
Bed net use | Yes | 20/50 (40.0) | Ref | --- |
No | 76/147(51.7) | 1.60 (0.83-3.08) | 0.15 |