Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study children enrolled in the three intervention arms
Characteristics | Clinical algorithm + microscopy (Arm-I) | Clinical algorithm (Arm-II) | No special training (Arm-III) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total children enrolled | 973 | 1058 | 1100 |
Mean age in months (SD) | 22.5 (14.9) | 20.0 (14.8) | 20.4 (14.3) |
Males | 472 (48.5) | 555 (52.5) | 563 (50.8) |
Prior treatment taken* | Â | Â | Â |
   Paracetamol | 520 (53.4) | 522 (49.3) | 442 (40.1) |
   Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine | 10 (1.0) | 9 (0.9) | 8 (0.7) |
   Amodiaquine | 7 (0.7) | 12 (1.1) | 5 (0.5) |
   Antibiotics | 11 (1.1) | 22 (2.1) | 6 (0.6) |