Burden of malaria in children under five and caregivers' health-seeking behaviour for malaria-related symptoms in artisanal mining communities in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artisanal mining creates enabling breeding ground for the vector of malaria parasites. There is paucity of data on the effects of artisanal mining on malaria. This study assessed burden of malaria and caregivers' health-seeking behaviour for children under five in artisanal mining communities in East Akim District in Ghana.

Methods

A cross-sectional study involving caregivers and their children under five was conducted in three artisanal mining communities in the East Akim District in Ghana. Caregivers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Finger prick blood samples were collected and analysed for haemoglobin concentration using a rapid diagnostic test, and thick and thin blood smears were analysed to confirm the presence of malaria parasites.

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SUBMITTER: Dao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8380373 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature