Table 1 The distribution of sociodemographic and medical history characteristics among those exposed to severe malaria and unexposed controls
Characteristic | Exposed (N = 58) | Unexposed (N = 56) | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
Median age in years (IQR) | 6.0 (6.0-7.0) | 6.0 (6.0-8.0) | Z = -1.72, P = 0.085 |
Male sex (%) | 27 (46.6) | 27 (48.2) | X2 = 0.03, P = 0.859 |
Home delivery (%) | 43 (81.1) | 48/54 (88.9) | X2 = 1.27, P = 0.261 |
Perinatal problems (%) | 15 (25.8) | 11 (19.1) | X = 0.63, P = 0.429 |
Incomplete immunization (%) | 40/41 (97.6) | 35/36 (97.2) | P = 1.00a |
Median maternal age in years (IQR) | 34.0 (29.0-44.0) | 32.0 (27.5-37.5) | Z = -0.86, P = 0.390 |
Mother did not attend school (%) | 29/52 (54.7) | 28/53 (53.9) | X2 = 0.01, P = 0.929 |
Unschooled dad (%) | 14/51 (27.5) | 11/49 (22.5) | X2 = 0.33, P = 0.564 |
Lack of maternal economic activity (%) | 19/51 (37.3) | 24/51 (47.1) | X2 = 1.01, P = 0.316 |
Lack of paternal economic activity (%) | 12/48 (25.0) | 12/46 (26.1) | X2 = 0.02, P = 0.904 |
Child attends school (%) | 39 (67.2) | 40 (71.4) | X2 = 0.33, P = 0.564 |
Median number of previous hospitalization, IQR (%) | 2 (1–3) | 2 (1–3) | Z = 1.70, P = 0.088 |
History of seizures (%) | 6/54 (11.1) | 7/53 (13.2) | X2 = 0.11, P = 0.740 |