Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population for 2002-05
Maternal characteristics, N = 783 | No | (%) |
|---|---|---|
   Age of the mother | ||
Age <20 | 99 | (12.6) |
Age 20-24 | 252 | (32.2) |
Age 25-29 | 219 | (28.0) |
Age ≥30 | 179 | (22.9) |
Unknown | 34 | (4.3) |
   Number of pregnancies | ||
First | 153 | (19.5) |
Second | 173 | (22.1) |
Third | 123 | (15.7) |
Fourth | 100 | (12.8) |
Fifth | 81 | (10.4) |
Sixth or more | 153 | (19.5) |
   Mother's ethnic group | ||
Mandinka | 426 | (54.4) |
Fula | 95 | (12.1) |
Wolof | 87 | (11.1) |
Jola | 78 | (10.0) |
Serere | 37 | (4.7) |
Serahula | 22 | (2.8) |
Manjago | 11 | (1.4) |
Other | 27 | (3.5) |
   Duration of education of the mother | ||
0-4 years | 199 | (25.4) |
5 and more years | 403 | (51.5) |
Unknown | 181 | (23.1) |
   Placental malaria | ||
Not infected | 709 | (90.6) |
Acute | 21 | (2.7) |
Chronic | 16 | (2.0) |
Past | 37 | (4.7) |
Baby's characteristics, N = 783 | Â | Â |
   Year of birth | ||
2002 | 164 | (21.0) |
2003 | 218 | (27.8) |
2004 | 277 | (35.4) |
2005 (January - July) | 124 | (15.8) |