Table 2 House-hold factors associated with the risk of malaria (univariate analysis) (n = 906)
From: Epidemiological risk factors for clinical malaria infection in the highlands of Western Kenya
Variable | Cases (%) | Controls (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roof | |||||
Grass-thatch | 10.30 | 5.30 | Ref | ||
Iron-roof | 89.70 | 94.70 | 0.49 | 0.29–0.82 | 0.0056 |
Wall | |||||
Mud-wall | 93.00 | 84.90 | Ref | ||
Permanent | 7.00 | 15.10 | 0.42 | 0.26–0.69 | 0.0005 |
Floor | |||||
Earth floor | 95.00 | 86.90 | Ref | ||
Cemented | 5.00 | 13.10 | 0.35 | 0.20–0.61 | 0.0002 |
Eaves | |||||
Open eaves | 49.00 | 32.10 | Ref | ||
Closed eaves | 51.00 | 67.90 | 0.49 | 0.37–0.65 | < 0.0001 |
Screens | |||||
Yes | 1.00 | 0.80 | Ref | ||
No | 99.00 | 99.20 | 0.83 | 0.20–3.50 | 1.00 |
No. of rooms | |||||
> 5 | 9.90 | 10.60 | Ref | ||
≤ 5 | 90.10 | 89.40 | 1.07 | 0.68–1.70 | 0.7642 |