Prevalence of malaria infection among under five year tribal children residing in malaria endemic forest villages

Qureshi, Imran; Qureshi, M. A.; Gudepu, Rohit Kumar; Arlappa, Nimmathota

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“…However, the variation in parasite species might be due to rapid diagnostic test (RDT) of the study. 17 In contrast with other findings of Plasmodium infection, febrile illness increases with increasing age of a children in this study. There might be an evidence for the occurrence; these children live in unstable malaria transmission endemic areas and are not as capable of producing protective immunity as those children who live in areas of high malaria transmission intensity to develop age-related immunity due to the continuous exposure to infective mosquito bites.…”

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<p>Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Risk Factors Among Febrile Children Under Five Years: A Cross-Sectional Study in Arba Minch Zuria District, South Ethiopia</p>

Abossie¹,

Yohanes²,

Nedu³

et al. 2020

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Background: Malaria is a major public health problem affecting humans, particularly in the tropics and subtropics. Children under 5 years old are the group most vulnerable to malaria infection because of less developed immune system. Countries have set targets that led to control and eliminate malaria with interventions of the at-risk groups, however malaria infection remained a major public health challenge in endemic areas. Objective: This study aimed at determining the magnitude of malaria and associated factors among febrile children under 5 years old in Arba Minch "Zuria" district. Methods: The study was conducted from April to May 2017. Blood samples were collected from 271 systematically selected febrile children under 5 years old. Thin and thick blood smears were prepared, stained with 10% Giemsa and examined under light microscope. Data of sociodemographic data, determinant factors, and knowledge and prevention practices of malaria were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using binomial and multinomial regression model in SPSS ® Statistics program, version 25. Results: Among those febrile children, 22.1% (60/271) were positive for malaria; 50.0%, 48.33% and 1.66% of them were positive for Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and mixed infections of both parasites, respectively. Malaria infection was associated with nearby presence of stagnant water to resident areas (AOR=8.19; 95%CI: 3.62-18.5, P<0.0001). Children who slept under insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) were more likely to be protected from malaria infection than those did not sleep under an ITNs (AOR=9.65; 95%CI: 4.623-20.15, P<0.0001). Conclusion: Malaria infection is highly prevalent in children aged between 37 and 59 months old, in Arba Minch "Zuria" district. The proximity of residence to stagnant water and the use of ITNs are the most dominant risk factor for malaria infection. Improved access to all malaria interventions is needed to interrupt the transmission at the community level with a special focus on the risk groups.

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<p>Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Risk Factors Among Febrile Children Under Five Years: A Cross-Sectional Study in Arba Minch Zuria District, South Ethiopia</p>

Abossie¹,

Yohanes²,

Nedu³

et al. 2020

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“…The prevalence of malaria infection among diagnosed children was high in the study area. Our study findings are consistent with the results obtained in another study conducted at a similar altitude in Ethiopia and another region in the world [15,16]. However, a higher prevalence was reported in Nigeria [17].…”

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Trend in malaria prevalence among children under-five years of age in Hadiya Zone, southern Ethiopia: a five year retrospective study

Ifa¹

2018

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Background. About 75% of the land and 60% of the population is exposed to malaria in Ethiopia. Malaria persists as a major health problem in the Misrak Badawwacho districts of the Hadiya Zone. In children under five years of age, malaria admissions and deaths fell by 81% and 73% respectively between 2001 and 2011. Objectives. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and trend in malaria parasite infection among pediatric patients treated in the Konga health Center, Hadiya Zone, Misrak Badawwacho District, southern Ethiopia. Material and methods. A retrospective analysis of pediatric patients' records was conducted between September 2011 and June 2015. The data was analyzed to determine malaria morbidity and trend in malaria prevalence among children under five years of age. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 20. Results. A total of 5,210 medical records were retrieved and reviewed; the analysis showed that 2,459 patients (47.2%) were positive for malaria infection, of which 57% were due to Plasmodium falciparum and 43% due to P. vivax. The analysis demonstrated that the cumulative prevalence of malaria has been decreasing, with the exception of 2012, when it was found to increase rapidly. Conclusions. The prevalence of malaria in southern Ethiopia was found to be high and firmly associated with the closeness of potential mosquito breeding sites. The high incidence of the disease in this age group shows that malaria is endemic in the area. Both governmental and non-governmental organizations engaged in malaria campaigns should cooperate to raise awareness in the community and scale up the delivery of resources used for malaria control.

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“…This difference is attributed to the seasonal variation in the high prevalence of malaria parasites at the study site, as was the case in our study, which was conducted during a major malaria transmission season. Additionally, the prevalence of HELLP syndrome was higher than that reported in a study in India, which was 36.6% in children under 5 years old in malaria endemic forest villages (19). However, the variation in parasite species might be due to the rapid diagnostic test (RDT) used in the present study, as we did not consider species other than Plasmodium falciparum.…”

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Prevalence of Malaria among underfives in Chiengi and Puta Districts of Luapula Province, Zambia.

Chisompola,

Maleti

et al. 2024

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Background Malaria is the predominant driver of morbidity and mortality in Zambia, particularly among children under the age of 5. This disease ranks first in both outpatient and inpatient records, highlighting its prevalent impact on public health. Malaria has such an adverse socioeconomic impact that it significantly exacerbates poverty and underdevelopment. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of malaria and related factors in children under five years of age in the Chiengi and Puta Districts. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional survey was carried out in the Chiengi and Puta districts, which are malaria endemic areas. Using a pretested structured questionnaire, every head of a randomly selected household male or female present from July 1, 2022 – July 30, 2022 was interviewed about ownership of an insecticide-treated mosquito net (ITN), actual usage, coverage of indoor residual spraying, sociodemographic factors, and the presence of malaria parasites in the underfive population, which was determined using a malaria rapid diagnostic test (mRDT). Results A total of 318 participants were recruited from the Puta Rural Health Centre and Chiengi District Hospital. The children’s overall mean standard deviation (SD) age was 2.35 (1.53) years, 50.3% were female (160/318), and 49.7% were male (158/318). The prevalence of malaria was 59.1% (188/318), with the Puta Rural Health Centre accounting for 61.3% and the Chiengi District Hospital accounting for 48.1%. Among the 56% of households that recorded possession and usage of the ITN, the prevalence of malaria was 4.3%. Conclusions The use of insecticide-treated nets was found to be the most dominant risk factor for malaria infection. Enhancing accessibility to comprehensive malaria interventions is essential for disrupting transmission at the community level, particularly when targeting at-risk age groups. Thus, it is crucial to raise awareness within the community regarding the proper utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs).

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Prevalence of malaria infection among under five year tribal children residing in malaria endemic forest villages

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<p>Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Risk Factors Among Febrile Children Under Five Years: A Cross-Sectional Study in Arba Minch Zuria District, South Ethiopia</p>

<p>Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Risk Factors Among Febrile Children Under Five Years: A Cross-Sectional Study in Arba Minch Zuria District, South Ethiopia</p>

Trend in malaria prevalence among children under-five years of age in Hadiya Zone, southern Ethiopia: a five year retrospective study

Prevalence of Malaria among underfives in Chiengi and Puta Districts of Luapula Province, Zambia.

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