ArticleMalaria journal2024
Determinants of malaria infection among under five children in Gursum district of Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia.
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backgroundDespite significant efforts to control malaria infections in recent years, new infection rates continue to pose a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. This study aims to identify the key factors of malaria infection among children under five years (U5) in the Gursum district of Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia.
methodsAn institution-based case-control study was conducted over two months, from June to July 2020. The study included 247 participants, divided into 82 cases and 165 controls, with a case-to-control ratio of 1:2. It focused on households with children under the age of five who received care at three health centers within the district. The investigation involved identifying Plasmodium species using rapid diagnostic tests and microscopic blood film examination. A logistic regression model was employed to analyze the factors affecting the outcome, using statistical software STATA-13/15. Odds ratios and the corresponding confidence intervals were calculated to identify potential predictors in the logistic regression model.
resultsA multivariate analysis identified five exposures significantly associated with malaria positivity among children: living near a source of water [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.60 (1.73-7.48)], residing in rural areas [AOR = 3.58 (1.56-8.21)], living in houses with openings or holes in the walls that facilitate mosquito entry [AOR = 5.00 (2.22-11.28)], and not receiving malaria health information [AOR = 2.12 (1.06-4.21)]. Additionally, proximity to malaria vector breeding habitats [AOR = 4.74 (2.27-9.90)] was significant for malaria positivity. These five factors emerged as the primary determinants of malaria positivity among U5 children in the Gursum district.
conclusionThe study indicates that critical factors contributing to malaria positivity among U5 children in the Gursum district are related to a lack of awareness, housing conditions, and proximity to vector breeding sites. Therefore, social mobilization and targeted malaria interventions at the community level are essential for reducing disease transmission, particularly among the most vulnerable children.
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