The fight against malaria in Edo-North, Edo State, Nigeria: identifying risk factors for effective control.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated malaria epidemiology in Edo-North, Nigeria; a region within the equatorial rainforest belt that has lacked prior research on malaria prevalence. This research sought to investigate the prevalence of malaria and identify potential risk factors in Edo-North, Nigeria. Additionally, the study aimed to analyze trends in malaria cases to inform the development of effective malaria control measures. A cross-sectional study was conducted in six local government areas of Edo-North, Nigeria, between June and August 2023. Using systematic sampling, study zones, local governments, towns, villages, and households were selected. Data on sociodemographics and environmental risk factors were collected from 605 participants through questionnaires and blood samples. Blood smears were

SUBMITTER: Braimah JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11608027 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature