Research Article

Prevalence of Congenital Malaria in Kisangani, A Stable Malaria Transmission Area in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Table 2

Profile of mothers of newborns who have contracted congenital malaria ().

Mothers (%)95% CI

Age (years)
 <198 (30.77)14.33-51.79
 19-3418 (69.23)48.21-85.67
 ≥350 (0.00)
Parity
 114 (53.85)33.37-73.41
 2 and more12 (46.15)26.59-66.63
Taking IPTp-sp
 No2 (7.69)0.95-25.13
 Yes24 (92.31)74.87-99.05
Maternal fever
 No24 (92.31)74.87-99.05
 Yes2 (7.69)0.95-25.13
Using of ITNs
 No0 (0.00)
 Yes26 (100)86.77-100
HIV serology
 Negative24 (92.31)74.87-99.05
 Positive2 (7.69)0.95-25.13