Prevalence of Malaria Infection in Yola-South L.G.A of Adamawa State
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 5
Abstract
Malaria and other mosquitoes borne diseases have caused a huge economic loss, mortality, low productivity and social discrimination. A total of 495 blood samples were collected from individuals within the study area and were examined for malaria parasite using a rapid diagnostic test strip, out of which 134(27.10%) were positive for malaria infection. Prevalence of malaria infection was observed to be more among males, 89(33.30%) compared to the female, 45(19.70%). The highest infection rate was recorded among subjects within age group 46-57, 3 (42.86) years, while 34-45, 4(12.10%) years old had the lowest prevalence rate. Prevalence of malaria infection based on location revealed that Anguwan Fulani, 14(32.60%) was the more affected and Upper Benue Staff Quarters, 9(6.72%) had the lowest infection rate. Prevalence of malaria infection in relation to months was observed that the month of August had the highest prevalence 62(33.20%), followed by the month of July, 42(26.90%), while the month of September was the least 30(19.70%), However, Chi-square statistical analysis showed a significant difference in the prevalence of malaria infection based on age, location and month in the study area. There is a need for timely sensitization awareness.
Authors and Affiliations
*R. S. Naphtali, P. Babylon2, Z. J. Musa3, A. Atinga4
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