Table 2 Factors associated with contracting malaria in Honde Valley, Mutasa District. 2014
Factor | Cases n (%) | Controls n (%) | OR | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | ||||
Under 5 | 9 (10, 3) | 1 (1, 1) | 9.9 | 1, 2–80.1 |
Above 5 | 78 (89, 7) | 86 (98, 9) | ||
Not using repellents | ||||
Yes | 76 (88, 4) | 42 (48, 7) | 8, 3 | 3, 8–18, 0 |
No | 10 (11, 6) | 45 (51, 7) | ||
Outdoor activities before dawn and after dusk | ||||
Yes | 81 (93, 1) | 71 (81, 6) | 2, 8 | 1, 0–7, 6 |
No | 6 (6, 89) | 16 (18, 39) | ||
House sprayed | ||||
Yes | 75 (87, 4) | 70 (80, 5) | 1, 7 | 0, 8–3, 8 |
No | 11 (12, 6) | 17 (19, 5) | ||
Sleeping under net | ||||
Yes | 56 (65, 1) | 76 (87, 4) | 0, 3 | 0,1–0,6 |
No | 30 (34, 9) | 11 (12, 6) | ||
Wearing protective when outdoors | ||||
Yes | 10 (11, 5) | 45 (51, 7) | 0, 1 | 0,1–0,3 |
No | 77 (88, 5) | 42 (48, 3) | ||