Table 7 Multivariate logistic regression analysis showing predictors of a household being affected by malaria epidemic in Muleba district (n = 294)
Independent variable | Categories | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Household location | Epidemic area | 1 | Â |
| Â | Non-Epidemic area | 0.48 (0.29 - 0.79) | 0.004 |
Knowledge of cause of malaria | No | 1 | Â |
| Â | Yes | 0.38 (0.15 - 0.98) | 0.045 |
Use of mosquito nets in relation to season | Throughout the year | 1 | Â |
| Â | Rain season only | 1.60 (0.90 - 2.90) | 0.123 |
| Â | Other seasons | 1.16 (0.40 - 3.30) | 0.780 |