ABSTRACT
Malaria, a preventable disease, caused by a protozoan parasite, accounts for about 300-500million clinical cases and two million deaths world-wide annually. Ninety per cent of this occurs in countries south of the Sahara. It is responsible for about 25% of all childhood mortality. It is estimated that at least 50% of the population will have at least one attack of malaria in a year. It is one of largest contributor to disease burden in Nigeria. There were two million cases of malaria in 2003, resulting in five thousand deaths, 43% of which were children below five years of age. It claims more lives than dreaded HIV/AIDS. Malaria has been associated with several risk factors, among which are socioeconomic, socio-demographic and environmental factors. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of these factors in patterns of malaria morbidity in under fives. A cross-sectional study was carried out in four local governments of Abia state from April to June 2010. The study population included 578 children who met our inclusion criteria (age 059months, fever, vomiting, and lethargy in past 3 months). Structured questionnaire was used in data collection. Data analysis was done using SPSS 15.0 Chi-square test of independence interpreted at the level of significance (p
NWAWUGHIKE, G (2021). Role Of Maternal, Child And Environmental Factors On Patterns Of Malaria Morbidity In Under Fives In Abia State. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/role-of-maternal-child-and-environmental-factors-on-patterns-of-malaria-morbidity-in-under-fives-in-abia-state
NWAWUGHIKE, GODWIN "Role Of Maternal, Child And Environmental Factors On Patterns Of Malaria Morbidity In Under Fives In Abia State" Afribary. Afribary, 30 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/role-of-maternal-child-and-environmental-factors-on-patterns-of-malaria-morbidity-in-under-fives-in-abia-state. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
NWAWUGHIKE, GODWIN . "Role Of Maternal, Child And Environmental Factors On Patterns Of Malaria Morbidity In Under Fives In Abia State". Afribary, Afribary, 30 Apr. 2021. Web. 25 Dec. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/role-of-maternal-child-and-environmental-factors-on-patterns-of-malaria-morbidity-in-under-fives-in-abia-state >.
NWAWUGHIKE, GODWIN . "Role Of Maternal, Child And Environmental Factors On Patterns Of Malaria Morbidity In Under Fives In Abia State" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 25, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/role-of-maternal-child-and-environmental-factors-on-patterns-of-malaria-morbidity-in-under-fives-in-abia-state