Malaria and Fever's Impact on Anaemia in Children Under 5 in Niger
Author Information
Author(s): Molelekoa Thonaeng Charity, Oyekale Abayomi Samuel
Primary Institution: Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, North-West University Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho, South Africa
Hypothesis
What is the effect of malaria and other febrile infections on the prevalence of anaemia among under-5 children in Niger?
Conclusion
Anaemia is a significant public health issue among under-5 children in Niger, influenced by malaria and other febrile infections.
Supporting Evidence
- 73.73% of the children were anaemic.
- Malaria was present in 14.00% of the children.
- Other febrile infections were present in 33.87% of the children.
- Anaemia was highest in the Tillaberi and Dosso regions.
- Malaria and other febrile infections increased the probability of severe and moderate anaemia.
- Urban children had a lower probability of being anaemic.
- Access to newspapers and television reduced the likelihood of anaemia.
Takeaway
Many young children in Niger are sick with anaemia, which is made worse by malaria and fevers. We need to help them stay healthy.
Methodology
The study used data from the 2021 Malaria Indicator Survey, analyzing it with a heteroscedasticity-consistent ordered probit regression model.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to non-participation of eligible women and refusal of blood tests by children.
Limitations
Not all eligible women participated, and some children refused blood tests, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Mothers aged 15-49 and their children aged 6-59 months from various regions in Niger.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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