Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Febrile Patients Visiting Kalala Health Center in Haro Limmu Woreda, East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia, 2016
Journal Title: Epidemiology: Open Access - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Malaria is caused by protozoan parasites that belong to the Genus Plasmodium that are transmitted to human via the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquito. 34(75%) of the land mass of Ethiopia is malarious with two-thirds of the country’s population at risk of acquiring infection. The distribution and transmission of malaria in Ethiopia varies from place to place. Risk of malaria is highest in the western lowlands of Oromia, Amhara, Tigray and almost the entire regions of Gambella and Benishangul Gumuz regions. Objective: To determine prevalence of malaria and associated factors among febrile patients visiting Kalala health center, Haro Limmu Woreda. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 316 febrile patients visiting Kalala health center, from October 15 to November 15, 2016. Face to face interview was conducted using pre-tested structured questioner. Blood sample was collected and thick and thin smears were prepared and examined microscopically for the presence of malaria parasite. Data generated from the study was analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 20.0. Results: From all study participants, 184(58.2%) were male and 132(41.8%) were female with mean age of 29.48(SD ± 16.12) years and 36(10.0%) were 5 years. From febrile cases visited Kalala health center 49.4% were positive for malaria, in which 54.5%, 15.8% and 6.6% were infected with Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and mixed respectively. Being female, rural residence, age group 25 to 34 and 45 to 54, lack of access to radio, not using ITNs, occupation, educational status and not taking anti malaria drug were significantly associated with malaria. Conclusion and Recommendation: The prevalence of malaria in study area is high with dominancy of Plasmodium falciparum which needs attention of community and governments to tackle at grass root level by increasing level of knowledge and practice towards malaria prevention and control strategy.
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Kassahun Tegegne Bidu, Zalalem Kaba Babure
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