Table 5 Effect of plasma Sulfadoxine concentration on maternal malaria and adverse birth outcomes
Variables | Geometric mean, SDX conc. (± SD) μg/mL | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Peripheral malaria | ||
 Positive | 6.0 ± 1.28 |  |
 Negative | 10.84 ± 2.52 | 0.37 |
Placental malaria | ||
 Positive | 20.02 ± 2.75 | 0.24 |
 Negative | 10.62 ± 2.51 |  |
Maternal Hb, g/dL | ||
 < 11.0 | 10.19 ± 2.49 | 0.49 |
 ≥ 11.0 | 11.31 ± 2.54 |  |
Fetal Hb, g/dL | ||
 < 12.5 | 10.76 ± 2.14 | 1.00 |
 ≥ 12.5 | 10.76 ± 2.55 |  |
Birth weight (Kg) | ||
 < 2.5 | 9.90 ± 2.54 | 0.74 |
 ≥ 2.5 | 10.84 ± 2.52 |  |
Fetal maturity at delivery | ||
 Premature | 8.79 ± 2.77 | 0.29 |
 Mature | 11.10 ± 2.47 |  |