Prevalence of malaria, anemia and associated factors among school children in Hawassa city, Sidama, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recurrent occurrence of malaria and anemia are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In tropical regions, malaria is a major contributor to anemia which occurs due to reduced hemoglobin levels caused by hemolysis of infected and uninfected red blood cells and as a result bone marrow dyserythropoiesis. Though malaria and anemia are two interlinked health problems among school children, there is scarce information about the issue in the study area. Hence the current study aimed to assess the prevalence of malaria and anemia and associated factors among school children in Hawassa City, Sidama, Ethiopia.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2024 in selected public primary schools in Hawas

SUBMITTER: Gena A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12270185 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature