Mapping Malaria Risk in Indonesia
Author Information
Author(s): Elyazar Iqbal R. F., Gething Peter W., Patil Anand P., Rogayah Hanifah, Kusriastuti Rita, Wismarini Desak M., Tarmizi Siti N., Baird J. Kevin, Hay Simon I.
Primary Institution: Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit, Jakarta, Indonesia
Hypothesis
How can model-based geostatistics be used to map the risk of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Indonesia?
Conclusion
The study provides a detailed map of malaria risk in Indonesia, which can help in planning and implementing malaria control strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- 132.8 million people in Indonesia lived at risk of P. falciparum transmission in 2010.
- 70.3% of the population inhabited areas of unstable transmission.
- 93.39% of those exposed to stable risk were at low risk.
Takeaway
This study made a map showing where malaria is likely to be a problem in Indonesia, helping people know where to focus their efforts to stop it.
Methodology
The study used model-based geostatistics to analyze data from community blood surveys and create a map of malaria risk.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on Plasmodium falciparum and did not address other malaria species like P. vivax.
Participant Demographics
The study included data from various provinces in Indonesia, with a focus on community blood surveys conducted between 1985 and 2009.
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