Table 4 Association of trimester of first ANC visit with SP dosage and malaria infection status at delivery
Factor/Trimester | First % (n) | Second % (n) | Third % (n) | *Significance level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SP dosage | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Two or more | 33.3 (2) | 63.5 (101) | 28 (28) | χ2 = 35.361; p <0.001 |
One | 50 (3) | 34.6 (55) | 62 (62) | |
No SP | 16.7 (1) | 1.9 (3) | 10 (10) | |
Malaria infection status | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Microscopic& | 0 (0) | 18.8 (30) | 22.5 (23) | χ2 = 10.795; p = 0.029 |
Submicroscopic# | 66.7 (4) | 17.5 (28) | 15.7 (16) | |
Negative | 33.3 (2) | 63.8 (102) | 61.8 (63) |