Table 3 Multivariate analysis of the prevalence rates of Plasmodium falciparum asymptomatic infection determined by cross-sectional surveys.
From: Malaria infection and disease in an area with pyrethroid-resistant vectors in southern Benin
Prevalence rate of P. falciparum asymptomatic infection | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variable | N positive/N total (%) | 95%CI | OR | 95%CI | p-values |
Age (years) | |||||
<1 | 67/857(7.8) | 5.1-10.6 | 1 | ||
1-2 | 205/932(22.0) | 16.7-27.3 | 3.62 | 2.52-5.19 | <0.001 |
3-5 | 346/1049(33.0) | 27.9-38.0 | 5.15 | 3.67-7.23 | <0.001 |
Village | |||||
Aïdjèdo | 59/427(13.8) | 8.8-18.8 | 1 | ||
Dokanmè | 77/414(18.6) | 12.8-24.4 | 1.55 | 0.89-2.72 | 0.103 |
Kindjitokpa | 99/405(24.4) | 20.8-28.1 | 2.12 | 1.34-3.36 | 0.007 |
Guézohoué | 27/410(6.6) | 4.2-8.9 | 0.48 | 0.28-0.84 | 0.019 |
Hékandji | 82/392(20.9) | 15.8-26.0 | 1.68 | 1.00-2.81 | 0.049 |
Satré | 129/364(35.4) | 30.7-40.2 | 3.42 | 2.16-5.43 | 0.001 |
Wanho | 145/426(34.0) | 21.1-39.0 | 3.33 | 2.09-5.31 | 0.001 |
Season | |||||
Dry | 366/1481(24.7) | 20.1-29.4 | 1 | ||
Rainy | 252/1357(18.6) | 14.6-22.5 | 0.74 | 0.62-0.87 | 0.004 |
Correct use of LLIN's | |||||
No | 349/1305(26.7) | 21.9-31.6 | 1 | ||
Yes | 269/1533(17.5) | 13.8-21.3 | 0.74 | 0.62-0.87 | 0.005 |