Pooled prevalence of malaria and associated factors among vulnerable populations in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria is a serious, fatal disease, and a high-risk determinant for human health globally. Children, pregnant women, and migrants are vulnerable groups for malaria infection in African regions. Recently, malaria is an endemic disease in Ethiopia.

Objectives

This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of malaria and its determinant factors among the most vulnerable populations in Ethiopia.

Methods

Electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Semantic Scholar, and Scopus were used for searching articles published since the 2020 Gregorian calendar and onwards. All peer-reviewed Ethiopian journals, health institutions, and Universities were considered for article searching. A PRISMA flow chart and Endnote software were used f

SUBMITTER: Demsash AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325821 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature