Table 3 Inequities in number of days that adults and children were ill with malaria
| Â | No of days adults (respondents and 'other' adults) delayed before seeking treatment Mean (SD) | No of days adults(respondents and 'other' adults) ill with malaria Mean (SD) | No of days children ill with malaria Mean (SD) | No of days children delayed before treatment was sought Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Urban-rural differences | ||||
Rural | 2.3 (1.6) | 6.4 (4.7) | 5.5 (2.5) | 2.3 (2.9) |
Urban | 2.0 (1.3) | 6.6 (4.5) | 6.1 (3.6) | 1.8 (1.2) |
Equity ratio (R:U) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
X2 (p-value) | 6.2 (.013) | .23 (6.3) | 1.0 (.32) | .03 (.87) |
SES differences | ||||
SES quartiles | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Q1 most poor | 2.1 (1.4) | 7.4 (6.4) | 6.1 (2.7) | 2.3 (2.9) |
Q2 very poor | 2.2 (1.3) | 6.4 (3.3) | 5.3 (2.4) | 1.9 (1.2) |
Q3 poor | 2.0 (1.3) | 6.1 (3.6) | 6.1 (4.0) | 2.3 (2.7) |
Q4 least poor | 2.3 (1.6) | 6.3 (4.6) | 5.8 (3.0) | 1.8 (1.5) |
Equity ratio (Q1:Q4) | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
X2 (p-value) | 2.5 (.48) | 6.2 (.10) | 2.6 (.46) | 1.7 (.64) |