Table 1 Comparison of the included children at baseline and follow-up surveys
Variable | Baseline (N = 1,010) | Follow-up (N = 1,020) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age in years (S.D) | 11.6 (1.8) | 11.5 (1.7) | 0.92 |
Number of female children (%) | 555 (55.0%) | 543 (53.2%) | 0.55 |
Prevalence of S. mansoni in % (n) | 35.0% (354) | 32.6% (332) | 0.50 |
Intensity of S. mansoni (epg) | 156.7 | 133.1 | 0.38 |