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SynthesisBMC infectious diseases2024

Pooled prevalence of malaria and associated factors among vulnerable populations in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Addisalem Workie Demsash, Zemene Worku, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Jiregna Chalchisa Lemu, Wakuma Wakene Jifar, Teshome Bekana, Girma Bekele Gontie, Esubalew Tesfahun, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil and 2 more

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Addisalem Workie DemsashHealth Informatics Department, Debre Berhan University, Asrat Woldeyes Health Sciences Campus, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia. addisalemworkie599@gmail.com.
Zemene WorkuHealth Informatics, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Adamu Ambachew ShibabawCollege of Health Science, Health Informatics Department, Mattu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.
Agmasie Damtew WalleHealth Informatics Department, Debre Berhan University, Asrat Woldeyes Health Sciences Campus, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Jiregna Chalchisa LemuCollege of Health Science, Nursing Department, Mattu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.
Wakuma Wakene JifarCollege of Health Science, Pharmacy Department, Mattu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.
Teshome BekanaCollege of Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Department, Mattu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.
Girma Bekele GontieEpidemiology Department, Debre Berhan University, Asrat Woldeyes Health Sciences Campus, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Esubalew TesfahunEpidemiology Department, Debre Berhan University, Asrat Woldeyes Health Sciences Campus, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Gemeda Wakgari KitilCollege of Health Science, Midwifery Department, Mattu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.
Alex Ayenew CherekaCollege of Health Science, Health Informatics Department, Mattu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.
Wubishet GezimuCollege of Health Science, Nursing Department, Mattu University, Mettu, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMalaria is a serious, fatal disease, and a high-risk determinant for human health globally. Children, pregnant women, and migrants are vulnerable groups for malaria infection in African regions. Recently, malaria is an endemic disease in Ethiopia.

objectivesThis study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of malaria and its determinant factors among the most vulnerable populations in Ethiopia.

methodsElectronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Semantic Scholar, and Scopus were used for searching articles published since the 2020 Gregorian calendar and onwards. All peer-reviewed Ethiopian journals, health institutions, and Universities were considered for article searching. A PRISMA flow chart and Endnote software were used for article screening, and to remove duplications, respectively. The modified version of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used for potential risk of bias assessments. The heterogeneity among the included studies was evaluated using the indicator of heterogeneity (I

resultsA total of twelve studies were included in this study. The pooled malaria prevalence was 11.10% (95% CI: 6.10, 16.11). Stagnant water (AOR: 4.19, 95% CI: 2.47, 7.11), no insecticide-treated net utilization (AOR: 3.15, 95% CI: 1.73, 5.73), and staying outdoors at night (AOR: 5.19, 95% CI: 2.08, 12.94) were the pooled estimated statistically risk factors for malaria prevalence. Whereas, insecticide-treated bed net utilization (AOR: 1.59, 95% CI: 0.23, 10.95) reduces the risk of malaria infection.

conclusionsThe pooled prevalence of malaria is high among vulnerable populations. Creating awareness regarding utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets, and draining stagnant water from the environment are possible interventions to reduce the prevalence of malaria.

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MalariaVulnerable PopulationsChildEthiopiaFemaleHumansPregnancyPrevalenceRisk FactorsEthiopiaMalariaMeta-analysisPrevalenceSystematic review

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PMCPMC11325821

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