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An Evaluation of Internally Displaced People's Malaria Status in Jos South LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Malaria, caused by Plasmodium and transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes, is a major health issue. This study, conducted from September 13-17, 2019, aimed to determine malaria prevalence among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Anguldi, Jos South LGAs Plateau State Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey included participants aged 12-50 years. Blood samples were screened for Plasmodium falciparum using HRPII SD Ag rapid tests and microscopy. Among 284 participants, malaria prevalence was 57.7%. Females had a 56.5% infection rate, while males had 65.2% (P<0.05). The highest infection rate (69.6%) was in those aged 42-51, and the lowest (20.0%) in those aged 17-21. Additionally, 48.9% and 80.6% were unaware of malaria's cause and transmission mode, respectively. Only 16.5% identified transmission by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite Knowledge of ACT treatment (86.3%), prevention and control practices were inadequate. Malaria remains the primary health issue in the IDP camp. Enhanced awareness and proper malaria management interventions are needed.

Source: UMYU Scientifica

DOI: 10.56919/usci.2541.019

Authors: Joseph Ogwuche Abba, Terver Mark Akindgh, Boyi Dagwom Pam, Nyamgee Amase, Luke Ekundayo Edungbola

Institutions: University of Ilorin, Jos University Teaching Hospital, University of Jos

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408622681

FWCI: 0.849

Cites: 16

Cited by: 1

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