| 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 |