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ArticleJournal of parasitology research2020

Five-Year Trend Analysis of Malaria Prevalence in Dembecha Health Center, West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study.

Dessalegne Haile, Aster Ferede, Bekalu Kassie, Abtie Abebaw, Yihenew Million

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Dessalegne HaileDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Aster FeredeDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Bekalu KassieDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
Abtie AbebawDepartment Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8132-4001
Yihenew MillionDepartment of Medical Microbiology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3941-277X
Debre Markos University · ETUniversity of Gondar · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMalaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease known to cause significant numbers of morbidities and mortalities across the globe. In Ethiopia, its transmission is generally seasonal and highly unstable due to variations in topography and rainfall patterns. Studying the trends in malaria in different setups is crucial for area-specific evidence-based interventions, informed decisions, and to track the effectiveness of malaria control programs. The trend in malaria infections in the area has not been documented. Hence, this study aimed to assess the five-year trend in microscopically confirmed malaria cases in Dembecha Health Center, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara national regional state, Ethiopia.

methodsA health facility-based retrospective study was conducted in Dembecha Health Center from February to April 2018. All microscopically confirmed malaria cases registered between 2011/12 and 2015/16 were carefully reviewed from laboratory record books and analyzed accordingly.

resultsA total of 12,766 blood films were requested over the last five years at Dembecha Health Center. The number of microscopically confirmed malaria cases was 2086 (16.34%). The result showed a fluctuating yet declining trend in malaria infections. The highest number of cases was registered in 2012/13, while the lowest was in 2015/16. Males and age groups >20 constituted 58.9% and 44.2% of the patients, respectively, being the hardest hit by malaria in the area. Malaria existed in almost every month and seasons.

conclusionAlthough the results indicate a fluctuating yet declining trend, the prevalence of confirmed malaria cases in the area remains alarming and indicates a major public health burden. Therefore, close monitoring and intervention measures to control malaria infections in the area and also to tackle the dominant species,

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