uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Protective Efficacy Calculation

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A cohort study in a malaria-endemic area compares the incidence of malaria in children sleeping under ITNs versus those not using ITNs. The incidence rate in the ITN group is 2 episodes/child-year. The incidence rate in the non-ITN group is 8 episodes/child-year. What is the protective efficacy (PE) of ITNs?

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