ABSTRACT
Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, leading more than 600
million cases and two million deaths each year Worldwide. Over 90% of these cases
occur in sub-Saharan Africa where Falciparum Malaria is pervasive and the major
killer of children less than 5 years old.
This study was conducted to figure out the demographic factors that influence the
prevalence of Malaria in Nyasa District and to assess the level of knowledge and
awareness on malaria incurred by the domicile of Nyasa district. A cross-sectional
research design was applied and data were collected by systematic random
sampling. The demographic factors considered were age of respondent, sex of
respondent, place of residence, level of education and level of income. Binary
logistic regression models were developed on the available information to assess the
effects of malaria on households. Also the awareness and prevention practices were
evaluated. The model identifies the prevalence of malaria (proportion of cases of
malaria) under the influence of factors in Nyasa District, which will help planners
and other stakeholders on how to overcome the problem of malaria.
The results show that demographic variables had significant effect on the prevalence
of Malaria in Nyasa District. Also an adequate model was suggested using Hosmer
and Lemeshow test and the prevalence is predicted.
The government, health care NGOs and other stakeholders have to give due
attention to improve awareness on malaria and to maintain a hygienic living
conditions to the people of Nyasa as to eradicate the disease in the next decade.
MSUMBA, K (2021). Statistical Analysis And Modeling Of Prevalence Of Malaria In Nyasa District-Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/statistical-analysis-and-modeling-of-prevalence-of-malaria-in-nyasa-district-tanzania
MSUMBA, KENETH "Statistical Analysis And Modeling Of Prevalence Of Malaria In Nyasa District-Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/statistical-analysis-and-modeling-of-prevalence-of-malaria-in-nyasa-district-tanzania. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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MSUMBA, KENETH . "Statistical Analysis And Modeling Of Prevalence Of Malaria In Nyasa District-Tanzania" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 27, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/statistical-analysis-and-modeling-of-prevalence-of-malaria-in-nyasa-district-tanzania