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Table 6 Relationship between bed net usage and the prevalence of malaria parasitemia

From: Coverage and usage of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) within households: associated factors and effect on the prevalance of malaria parasitemia in the Mount Cameroon area

Status of ITNs usage

Number individuals enrolled

Number positive (%)

Adjusted OR

P value

Non users

278

65 (23.3)

1

 

Irregular users

66

13 (19.7)

0.673 (0.391–1.487)

0.426

Regular users

466

83 (17.8)

0.426 (0.467–0.972)

0.036

Overall

800

161 (20.1)

  
  1. NB Non users is the control group (1)