Malaria Prevalence and Mosquito Net Coverage in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Shargie Estifanos B, Gebre Teshome, Ngondi Jeremiah, Graves Patricia M, Mosher Aryc W, Emerson Paul M, Ejigsemahu Yeshewamebrat, Endeshaw Tekola, Olana Dereje, WeldeMeskel Asrat, Teferra Admas, Tadesse Zerihun, Tilahun Abate, Yohannes Gedeon, Richards Frank O Jr
Primary Institution: The Carter Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
The involvement of community drug distributors (CDDs) in LLIN promotion will improve LLIN utilization in CDTI areas.
Conclusion
Malaria continues to be a significant public health challenge in Oromia and SNNPR regions, with higher prevalence in SNNPR.
Supporting Evidence
- 47.5% of households had at least one mosquito net.
- Malaria parasite prevalence was 2.4% overall.
- Household net ownership increased nearly ten-fold since 2005.
Takeaway
This study found that many households in Ethiopia now have mosquito nets, but malaria is still a big problem, especially in one region.
Methodology
A 64 cluster malaria survey was conducted using multi-stage cluster random sampling and included blood tests for malaria prevalence.
Limitations
The survey was conducted after the peak malaria transmission season, which may underestimate prevalence.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 19.4 years, with 49.9% male and 16.5% children under five.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.6–3.5
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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