Table 6 Multivariable analysis of changes in weight, height and haemoglobin concentration among children who experienced at least one malaria episode and those that were malaria-free during the transmission season

Mean weight at first survey (kg) (95% CI)

11.46 (11.34–11.58)

12.50 (12.21–12.80)

Mean weight at second survey (kg) (95% CI)

13.00 (12.82–13.18)

13.96 (13.65–14.28)

Mean difference in weight (kg) (95% CI)

1.54 (1.40–1.68)

1.47 (1.31–1.62)

Adjusted regression β (95% CI) for mean weight at second survey^a

Reference

-0.05 (-0.44–0.33)

P-value

–

0.8

Mean height at first survey (cm) (95% CI)

86.8 (86.4–87.3)

91.5 (90.4–92.7)

Mean height at second survey (cm) (95% CI)

91.3 (90.9–91.8)

95.6 (94.4–96.8)

Mean difference in height (cm) (95% CI)

4.7 (4.6–4.9)

4.4 (3.7–5.0)

Adjusted regression β (95% CI) for mean height at second survey^a

Reference

-0.15 (-0.68–0.38)

P-value

–

0.6

Mean haemoglobin at first survey (g/dl) (95% CI)

10.51 (10.45–10.58)

10.53 (10.36–10.70)

Mean haemoglobin at second survey (g/dl) (95% CI)

10.37 (10.29–10.44)

10.35 (10.17–10.54)

Mean difference in haemoglobin (g/dl) (95% CI)

-0.17 (-0.11– -0.22)

-0.20 (-0.07– -0.33)

Adjusted regression β (95% CI) for mean haemoglobin at second survey^a

Reference

-0.17 (-0.03– -0.31)

P-value

0.02