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Participatory development of practical, affordable, insecticide-treated mosquito proofing for a range of housing designs in rural southern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Insecticidal mosquito-proof netting screens could combine the best features of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), the …
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Malaria among under-five children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Globally, malaria is among the leading cause of under-five mortality and morbidity. Despite various malaria elimination strategies being …
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Zero malaria: a mirage or reality for populations of sub-Saharan Africa in health transition
The global burden of malaria continues to be a significant public health concern. Despite advances made in therapeutics for malaria, …
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Prevalence of malaria and its risk factors in Lake Tana and surrounding areas, northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, malaria is a major concern to the health, and socio-economic development of the country because of its …
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The use of routine health facility data for micro-stratification of malaria risk in mainland Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Current efforts to estimate the spatially diverse malaria burden in malaria-endemic countries largely involve the use of epidemiological modelling …
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Predictors of malaria vaccine uptake among children 6–24 months in the Kassena Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: The Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP) coordinates the routine implementation of the RTS,S vaccine pilot in strategically selected locations …
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The choice of reference chart affects the strength of the association between malaria in pregnancy and small for gestational age: an individual participant data meta-analysis comparing the Intergrowth-21 with a Tanzanian birthweight chart
Abstract Background The prevalence of small for gestational age (SGA) may vary depending on the chosen weight-for-gestational-age reference chart. An …
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Plasmodium falciparum community prevalence and health-seeking behaviours in rural Sussundenga District, Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Impacts of nationally directed malaria control interventions hinge on understanding malaria transmission and prevention at the community level. The …
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Impact of school-based malaria intervention on primary school teachers’ time in Malawi: evidence from a time and motion study
BACKGROUND: School-based health (SBH) programmes that are contingent on primary school teachers are options to increase access to malaria treatment …
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Social acceptance of livestock-administered endectocides for malaria control in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa and conventional malaria control strategies, such …
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Automated measurement of malaria parasitaemia among asymptomatic blood donors in Malawi using the Sysmex XN-31 analyser: could such data be used to complement national malaria surveillance in real time?
BACKGROUND: The recent worldwide increase in malaria cases highlights the need for renewed efforts to eliminate malaria. The World Health …
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House screening for malaria control: views and experiences of participants in the RooPfs trial
BACKGROUND: The housing stock of rural sub-Saharan Africa is changing rapidly. With millions of new homes required over the coming …
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Clinical characteristics of Plasmodium falciparum infection among symptomatic patients presenting to a major urban military hospital in Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Urban malaria has received insufficient attention in the literature. The prevalence and clinical characteristics of Plasmodium falciparum infection amongst …
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Variations in the use of malaria preventive measures among pregnant women in Guinea: a secondary analysis of the 2012 and 2018 demographic and health surveys
BACKGROUND: Despite its effectiveness, the optimal use of the combination of insecticide-treated nets (ITN) and intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy …
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Risk factors for acute kidney injury at presentation among children with CNS malaria: a case control study
BACKGROUND: Recent research has established that acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common problem in severe paediatric malaria. Limited access …
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Contribution of community health workers to the treatment of common illnesses among under 5-year-olds in rural Uganda
BACKGROUND: The control of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea is important for the reduction in morbidity and mortality among children under …
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Implication of asymptomatic and clinical Plasmodium falciparum infections on biomarkers of iron status among school-aged children in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Iron status is considered as a continuum from an iron deficiency with anaemia, without anaemia, varying amounts of stored …
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Factors associated with non-use of insecticide-treated bed nets among pregnant women in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Despite the Zambian government's efforts to ensure 80% use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) among pregnant women, ITN use remains …
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Deletion patterns, genetic variability and protein structure of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3: implications for malaria rapid diagnostic test in Amhara region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Although rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) play a key role in malaria-control strategies, their efficacy has been threatened by deletion …
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LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP2)—Factors associated with coverage and use of long‑lasting insecticidal nets following the 2020–21 national mass distribution campaign: a cross-sectional survey of 12 districts
BACKGROUND: In 2020-2021, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were distributed nationwide in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey was …