Table 5 Logistic regression analysis of factors associated with low density infection of malaria
Factors | n/d (%) | cOR (95% CI) | aOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Area of residence | |||
 Low endemic | 79/145 (54.48) | 1 (reference) | 1 (reference) |
 High endemic | 184/331 (55.59) | 1.05 (0.71–1.55) | 1.04 (0.68–1.61) |
Age group | |||
 Child | 24/47 (51.06) | 0.83 (0.45–1.52) | 0.96 (0.49–1.87) |
 Adult | 239/429 (55.71) | 1 (reference) | 1 (reference) |
Season | |||
 Spring | 74/148 (50.00) | 1 (reference) | 1 (reference) |
 Summer | 40/61 (65.57) | 1.90 (1.02–3.54)* | 1.47 (0.75–2.87) |
 Monsoon | 84/160 (52.50) | 1.11 (0.71–1.73) | 0.99 (0.60–1.62) |
 Winter | 65/107 (60.75) | 1.55 (0.93–2.56) | 1.44 (0.83–2.50) |
Duration of febrile illness | |||
 ≤ 3 days | 197/274 (71.90) | 5.27 (3.55–7.82)*** | 5.17 (3.47–7.70)*** |
 > 3 days | 66/202 (32.67) | 1 (reference) | 1 (reference) |