Table 4 Generalized linear regression model for time losses in economically active individuals (≥ 15 years old) with uncomplicated malaria in the DRC
Variable | n | Average time (SD) | Univariate model | Multivariable final model | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MR [95% CI] | p-value | MR [95%CI] | p-value | |||
Gender | ||||||
Male | 143 | 3.6 (2.7) | Ref | – | ||
Female | 208 | 3.8 (2.9) | 1.1 [0.9; 1.2] | 0.494 | – | |
Age (years) | 351 | 3.7 (4.9) | 1.0 [1.0; 1.0] | 0.105 | 1.0 [1.0; 1.0] | 0.237 |
Residence | ||||||
Urban area | 94 | 4.1 (1.8) | Ref | Ref | ||
Rural area | 257 | 2.6 (3.2) | 1.6 [1.3; 1.8] | < 0.001 | 1.5 [1.3; 1.8] | < 0.001 |
Health insurance coverage | ||||||
Yes | 44 | 2.6 (1.9) | Ref | Ref | ||
No | 307 | 3.9 (2.9) | 1.5 [1.2; 1.9] | 0.001 | 1.2 [1.0; 1.6] | 0.049 |
Socioeconomic index quintile | ||||||
Quintile 1 "most economically disadvantaged" | 55 | 3.9 (2.9) | Ref | – | ||
Quintile 2 "very economically disadvantaged" | 46 | 4.1 (3.0) | 1.0 [0.8; 1.4] | 0.787 | – | |
Quintile 3 "economically disadvantaged" | 70 | 4.2 (3.1) | 1.1 [0.8; 1.4] | 0.613 | – | |
Quintile 4 "less economically disadvantaged" | 82 | 3.8 (2.8) | 0.9 [0.8; 1.3] | 0.844 | – | |
Quintile 5 "least economically disadvantaged" | 98 | 3.1 (2.3) | 0.8 [0.6; 0. 9] | 0.045 | – | |
Type of healthcare facility | ||||||
Private for-profit | 219 | 3.7 (2.8) | Ref | – | ||
Conventional | 132 | 3.8 (2.9) | 1.0 [0.9; 1.2] | 0.678 | – | |
Disutility weight | 351 | 3.7 (4.9) | 2.8 [1.9; 4.3] | < 0.001 | 3.0 [2.0; 4.5] | < 0.001 |