On univariate analysis, the potential
factors associated with malaria, including
socio-economic variables and knowledge
and behavior with respect to malaria, were
included (Table 3). In this analysis, self-reported
malaria was associated with young
age, ability to read Thai, high risk occupation,
correct knowledge about malaria symptoms
and transmission and use of protective
clothes. Borderline associations were seen
with ethnicity, the ability to speak Thai, correct
knowledge of breeding sites, use of repellents,
having received information regarding
ITN use, and regular use of ITN
(Table 3). On multivariate analysis, three factors
influencing self-reported malaria remained
(Table 4): knowledge of malaria
symptoms, ability to read Thai, and having
forest-related occupation.