Variable | Category | Frequency | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Hemoglobin level | ≤ 7 | 8 | 2.8 |
8–9.9 | 24 | 8.4 | |
10–11 | 19 | 6.6 | |
> 11 | 235 | 82.2 | |
Stool examination | Yes | 26 | 9.1 |
No | 260 | 90.9 | |
Blood film | Malaria parasite present | 4 | 1.4 |
Malaria parasite absent | 282 | 98.6 | |
Malarial attack within 12 months | Yes | 45 | 15.7 |
No | 241 | 84.3 |