Table 1 Baseline characteristics
No SMC (n = 158) | SMC 1Y (n = 271) | SMC 2Y (n = 232) | SMC 3Y (n = 231) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (months) | |||||
Median (min–max) | 50 (34–59) | 47 (34–59) | 47 (34–59) | 47 (34–59) | 0.44 |
Gender | |||||
Male (%) | 51.9 | 53.5 | 58.2 | 52.4 | 0.53 |
Parasite prevalence (%) | 70.2 | 47.2 | 43.1 | 37.3 | <0.0001 |