Table 1 Baseline characteristics of study participants (n = 92)
Characteristic | Number of pregnant women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
 <18 | 8 | 8.7 |
 19–25 | 52 | 56.5 |
 >25 | 32 | 34.8 |
Gravida (n) | ||
 Primigravida | 42 | 45.7 |
 Secundigravida | 17 | 18.5 |
 Multigravida | 33 | 35.9 |
Trimester (n) | ||
 Second | 66 | 60.7 |
 Third | 26 | 39.3 |
Parasitaemia (parasites/µl blood) | ||
 <1000 | 14 | 15.5 |
 1000–10,000 | 51 | 55.0 |
 >10,000 | 27 | 29.5 |