Prevalence of malaria infection and associated factors among children under five years attending health facilities in the Nandom Municipality, Upper West Region, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the years, malaria has remained a significant public health concern, particularly among children under five, with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bearing the greatest burden due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. Despite the increasing number of cases among this vulnerable age group in Nandom Municipality, there is a paucity of information on the prevalence and associated factors of malaria for planning and evaluation of elimination strategies. This study, therefore, investigated the prevalence of malaria parasite infection and its predictive factors among children under 5 years in the Nandom Municipality.

Methods

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in six health facilities in the Nandom Municipality in July 2024. Children with febrile illne

SUBMITTER: Boadu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12523031 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature