Research Article

Malariometric Survey of Ibeshe Community in Ikorodu, Lagos State: Dry Season

Table 4

Malaria positivity comparing temperature, sex, and age.

CharacterMalaria positivity (%)

Temperature (°C)
 <37.5210 (14.7)0.17
 ≥37.59 (22.5)
Sex
 Male85 (15.3)0.625
 Female132 (14.4)
Age (years)
 <530 (12.7)0.319
 ≥5181 (15.2)