Micro-epidemiology of malaria in an elimination setting in Central Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Vietnam, malaria persists in remote forested regions where infections are spatially heterogeneous, mostly asymptomatic and with low parasite density. Previous studies in Vietnam have investigated broad behavioural concepts such as 'engaging in forest activities' as risk factors for malaria infection, which may not explain heterogeneity in malaria risk, especially in malaria elimination settings.

Methods

A mixed methods study combining ethnographic research and a cross-sectional survey was embedded in a 1-year malariometric cohort study in three ethnic minority villages in South Tra My district, Quang Nam Province in Central Vietnam. Qualitative data collection included in-depth interviews, informal conversations and participant observations over a 2-month perio

SUBMITTER: Bannister-Tyrrell M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5859719 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature