Coinfection with Schistosoma haematobium and Plasmodium falciparum and Anaemia Severity among Pregnant Women in Munyenge, Mount Cameroon Area: A Cross-Sectional Study
Table 5
Association between S. haematobium intensity, P. falciparum infection, and mean (±SD) haemoglobin levels and anaemia severity.
S. haematobium egg intensity
P. falciparum infection status
N
Mean (±SD) Hb levels
Anaemia severity (% ())
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Significance level
Light
Positive
14
7.8 ± 1.2
0 (0)
50 (7)
50 (7)
= 29.71;
Negative
50
9.4 ± 1.7
14 (7)
72 (36)
0 (0)
Heavy
Positive
24
6.6 ± 0.3
0 (0)
4.2 (1)
95.8 (23)
= 41.72;
Negative
29
9.3 ± 1.3
6.9 (2)
72.4 (21)
6.9 (2)
Negative
Positive
60
8.3 ± 1.5
16.7 (10)
76.7 (46)
0 (0)
= 4.2;
Negative
73
9.5 ± 1.5
19.2 (14)
63.0 (46)
0 (0)
level
= 12.40;
Analysis of variance test (ANOVA). Pearson Chi-Square test.
