Spatio-temporal dynamic of malaria in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 2011-2015.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Given the scarcity of resources in developing countries, malaria treatment requires new strategies that target specific populations, time periods and geographical areas. While the spatial pattern of malaria transmission is known to vary depending on local conditions, its temporal evolution has yet to be evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine the spatio-temporal dynamic of malaria in the central region of Burkina Faso, taking into account meteorological factors. METHODS:Drawing on national databases, 101 health areas were studied from 2011 to 2015, together with weekly meteorological data (temperature, number of rain events, rainfall, humidity, wind speed). Meteorological factors were investigated using a principal component analysis (PCA) to reduce dimensions and avoi

SUBMITTER: Ouedraogo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5879937 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature