Prevalence and types of persisting neurological and cognitive impairments following cerebral malaria
| Type of neurological or cognitive impairment | Children unexposed to severe malaria | Children exposed to cerebral malaria | Relative risk (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 179 (%) | n = 143 (%) | ||
| Any impairment | 18 (10.1) | 34 (23.8) | 2.4 (1.4 to 4.0) |
| Motor impairment | 5 (2.8) | 14 (9.8) | 3.5 (1.3 to 9.5) |
| Speech and language impairment | 4 (2.2) | 16 (11.2) | 5.0 (1.7 to 14.5) |
| Impairments in other cognitive functions | 6 (3.4) | 20 (14.0) | 4.2 (1.7 to 10.1) |
| Memory | 5 (2.8) | 14 (9.8) | 5.0 (1.7 to 14.5) |
| Attention | 0 | 5 (3.5) | – |
| Non-verbal functioning | 1 (0.6) | 4 (2.8) | 5.0 (0.6 to 44.3) |
| Behavioural difficulties | 3 (1.7) | 4 (2.8) | 1.7 (0.4 to 7.3) |
| Hearing and visual impairment | 6 (3.4) | 4 (2.8) | 0.8 (0.2 to 2.9) |