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Table 3 Univariate analysis of the effects of different mosquito control practices on malaria risk
| Description | OR | 95% CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of mosquito control | |||
| Untreated bed net | 1.04 | 0.66-1.63 | 0.88 |
| Insecticide-treated bed net | 1.23 | 0.79-1.93 | 0.36 |
| Mosquito coils | 1.24 | 0.73-2.00 | 0.47 |
| Insecticide house sprays | 2.49 | 1.11-5.59 | 0.03 |
| Smoke from plants | 0.74 | 0.35-1.56 | 0.43 |
| Animals kept in compound | |||
| Poultry | 1.14 | 0.68-1.90 | 0.63 |
| Cows | 0.84 | 0.45-1.54 | 0.57 |
| Sheep | 0.84 | 0.51-1.37 | 0.48 |
| Donkeys | 0.59 | 0.34-1.01 | 0.05 |
| Goats | 1.08 | 0.60-1.93 | 0.80 |
| Cats | 1.17 | 0.66-2.08 | 0.59 |
| Dogs | 1.41 | 0.73-2.73 | 0.31 |
| Others (i.e. rabbits) | 0.52 | 0.25-1.09 | 0.09 |
| Pigs | 0.26 | 0.07-0.89 | 0.03 |
