Table 5

Multivariate analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite density among positive children.

Parasite density (positive children)

Modality

Multiplicative factor

95% CI

p-values

Intercept (parasites/μL)

281.5

186–425

Age

0–6 y.

1

0.02

7–12 y.

x0.73

0.56–0.94

Land tenure

regular

1

0.78

irregular

x1.04

0.76–1.42

Building density

high

1

0.18

sparse

x1.22

0.91–1.64

Travel outside of Ouagadougou the preceding month

no

1

0.02

yes

x1.90

1.14–3.16

Season

dry

1

< 0.001

rainy

x3.19

2.42–4.20

Baragatti et al. Malaria Journal 2009 8:13   doi:10.1186/1475-2875-8-13