Table 7 Impact of individual factors and knowledge attitude and practice on plasmodial infection in pregnant women
n | Plasmodial infection (n = 10) | OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge of malaria | ||||
Yes, n (%) | 320 | 10 (3.13) | - | 0.91 |
No, n (%) | 3 | 0 (0) | ||
Window screens | ||||
Yes, n (%) | 71 | 2 (2.82) | 0.88 (0.09–4.57) | 1 |
No, n (%) | 252 | 8 (3.17) | ||
Use of LLINs | ||||
Yes, n (%) | 88 | 2 (2.27) | 0.66 (0.09–3.44) | 0.73 |
No, n (%) | 235 | 8 (3.40) | ||
Ventilation means | ||||
Yes, n (%) | 252 | 7 (2.78) | 1.51 (0.31–6.86) | 0.46 |
No, n (%) | 71 | 3 (4.23) | ||
Use of insecticide | ||||
Yes, n (%) | 20 | 0 (0) | - | 1 |
No | 303 | 10 (3.30) | ||
Age group (in years) | ||||
[12–17], n (%) | 15 | 1 (6.67) | - | 0.69 |
[18–22], n (%) | 97 | 3 (3.10) | ||
[23–27], n (%) | 69 | 2 (2.90) | ||
≥ 28, n (%) | 142 | 4 (2.82) | ||
Gravidity | ||||
- Primigravida, n (%) | 81 | 5 (6.17) | 3.12 (0.76–12.83 | 0.13 |
- Multigravida, n (%) | 242 | 5 (2.07) | ||
Parity | ||||
Primipara, n (%) | 85 | 5 (5.88) | 2.91 (0.71–11.97) | 0.14 |
Multipara, n (%) | 238 | 5 (2.10) | ||
IPTp-SP course | ||||
Complete | 215 | 4 (1.19) | 3.10 (0.76–13.42) | 0.09 |
Incomplete | 108 | 6 (5.56) | ||