Exploring the Interplay of Meteorological Variables, Government Policies, and Malaria Epidemiology: Towards an Optimal Predictive Model for Malaria Spread in Rivers State, Nigeria
S. E. Egbom,
F. O. Nduka,
S. O. Nzeako
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Malaria continues to be a serious public health issue, especially in tropical and subtropical areas where the dynamics of its transmission are greatly influenced by environmental conditions. The objective of this research is to examine the impact of meteorological factors, and governmental policies on malaria epidemiology to determine the most effective model for forecasting and comprehending the transmission of malaria in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Method:
Three statistical models for count data wer… Show more
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