Spatial distribution of malaria among under-five children and associated factors in Tanzania: a spatial and multilevel analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria is a major public health problem in Tanzania, accounting for 3.1% of the global cases, with under-five children being particularly vulnerable. Over half of malaria deaths in Tanzania occurred among under-five children. Identifying the spatial determinants of malaria is crucial for optimizing targeted interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the spatial determinants of malaria and factors associated with malaria infection among under-five children in Tanzania.

Methods

A secondary data analysis was carried out using the Tanzanian Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS) 2022 data. A total weighted sample of 4971 under-five children was included in the ana

SUBMITTER: Animut Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910873 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature