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Un-Matched 1:1 Retrospective Case-Control Study of the Transmission of Typhoid Fever in Neno District, Malawi.
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- Un-Matched 1:1 Retrospective Case-Control Study of the Transmission of Typhoid Fever in Neno District, Malawi.Public health challenges · 2025Article
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Abstract
Despite multidisciplinary efforts to control typhoid fever, outbreaks continue to recur in Neno District. This study aimed to identify factors contributing to typhoid transmission and explore community knowledge and empowerment strategies. The study comprised of 200 cases and 200 controls. Mixed-method approach was used. Quantitative data were analyzed with Statistics Training Analysis Translation Assistance (STATA) version 17 to determine associations. Associations between variables were assessed using odds ratios (ORs) to measure the strength of associations. Logistic regression analysis was employed to calculate adjusted OR. Qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The study revealed that 14.8% of participants lacked knowledge about how typhoid fever spreads, although 85% were aware of preventive measures. Nearly a third of participants (31.5%;
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