ArticleHeliyon2021
A cross-sectional study of the prevalence, density, and risk factors associated with malaria transmission in urban communities of Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria.
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- Urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of epidemiologic studies.Malaria journal · 2025Article
- Prevalence and distribution of Plasmodium falciparum multidrug resistant 1 D1246Y allele among children in Ibadan Southwest, Nigeria.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Understanding malaria treatment patronage from informal healthcare providers in Nigerian urban settlements: insights from community members and providers.Malaria journal · 2025Article
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- Identifying childhood malaria hotspots and risk factors in a Nigerian city using geostatistical modelling approach.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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- Socioeconomic, Demographic, and Environmental Factors May Inform Malaria Intervention Prioritization in Urban Nigeria.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Demographic and socio-economic factors affecting bed net ownership, usage, and malaria transmission among adult patients seeking healthcare in two Ghanaian urban cities.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Health facility-based prevalence of typhoid fever, typhus and malaria among individuals suspected of acute febrile illnesses in Southwest Region, Ethiopia.Frontiers in epidemiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundMalaria is a severe global public health challenge that causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was designed to determine the prevalence, parasite density, and risk factors associated with malaria infection transmission among residents of two urban communities of Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional hospital-based study was carried out on 300 participants. Blood samples were obtained. Thick and thin blood films were prepared and viewed using the standard parasitological technique of microscopy. Moreover, data on sociodemographic and environmental variables were obtained using a pre-tested standard questionnaire.
resultsOf the 300 participants examined, a total of 165 (55.0%) were found positive for
conclusionsMalaria infection is prevalent in the study area and was greatly influenced by traveling activities from the rural areas to urban centers and vice versa. Multifaceted and integrated control strategy should be adopted. Health education on mosquito prevention and chemoprophylaxis before and during travel to rural areas are essential.
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