Spatial analysis of malaria hotspots in Dilla sub-watershed: Western Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to examine the spatial variations in malaria hotspots along Dilla sub-watershed in western Ethiopia based on environmental factors for the prevalence; and compare the risk level along with districts and their respective kebele. The purpose was to identify the extent of the community's exposure to the risk of malaria due to their geographical and biophysical situations, and the results contribute to proactive interventions to halt the impacts.

Methods

The descriptive survey design was used in this study. Ethiopia Central Statistical Agency based meteorological data, digital elevation model, and soil and hydrological data were integrated with other primary data such as the observations of the study area for ground truthing. The spatial analysis tool

SUBMITTER: Ofgeha GY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10079056 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature