ArticleEthiopian journal of health sciences2019
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malaria among Febrile Children in Afar Region, Ethiopia: A Health Facility Based Study.
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- Burden of malaria infection among most vulnerable populations in Ethiopia: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
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- Malaria Prevalence and Risk Factors in Outpatients at Teda Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of parasitology research · 2024Article
- Malaria and associated factors among under-five children in Borena pastoral communities, southern Ethiopia.Frontiers in parasitology · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors during the Minor Malaria Season among Febrile Under-Five Children Attending Mohammed Akile Memorial General Hospital.Journal of parasitology research · 2024Article
- Magnitude of malaria and associated factors among febrile adults in Siraro District Public Health facilities, West Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia 2022: a facility-based cross-sectional study.Malaria journal · 2023Article
- Assessment of malaria prevention knowledge, attitude, and practice and associated factors among households living in rural malaria-endemic areas in the Afar Pastoral Region of Ethiopia.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMalaria is a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia and it affects children under five and pregnant mothers. Theprevalence of malaria is not well studied though the burden is expected to be high in low lands of Afar region.Therefore, this study attempts to assess the prevalence and associated factors of malaria among under five children in the pastoral community.
methodsCross-sectional study design was employed from April 15
resultsThe prevalence of malaria among febrile under-five children was 64% (95% CI 59.5%-68.4%). Of these, more than half (66.5%) and one-fifth (22. 2%) of the cases were caused by p.falciparum and p.vivax respectively. The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed thatliving in rural residence [AOR=1.77: 95% CI 1.10-2.85], having educated mother [AOR=0.406: 95% CI 0.26-0.63], age of child ([AOR=2.98: 95% CI 1.41-6.32], sex of child [AOR=1.99: 95% CI 1.29-3.08], not sleep under ITN [AOR=9.10: 95% CI 1.01- 82.58], ITN availability [AOR=2.23: 95% CI 1.01- 4.89] and history of malaria infection among family members [AOR=9.10: 95% CI 1.01-82.58] were the independent predictors of malaria infection among under five children.
conclusionThe overall prevalence of malaria among under-five children was high compared to the national prevalence of malaria among the general population. Health care providers (HCPs) should educate parents/guardians regarding proper utilization of ITN at night. In addiotion, they should provide early treatment for febrile family members to halt the transmission of malaria. The regional government should give due attention to supply of ITN and enhance the awareness of the community. Additional longitudinal studies are recommended.
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