Assessment of the Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Risk Factors among Children Under Five Years in rural communities ofthe Hohoe Municipality, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Kweku ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Prevalence of diarrhoea and associated risk factors among children under five years old in Pader District, northern Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Omona ◽  
Geoffrey M. Malinga ◽  
Robert Opoke ◽  
Geoffrey Openy ◽  
Robert Opiro
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Pader District

scholarly journals Asymptomatic Intestinal Parasitic Infestations among Children Under Five Years in Selected Communities in the Ho Municipality, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
G.E. Kpene ◽  
S.Y. Lokpo ◽  
J.G. Deku ◽  
E. Agboli ◽  
P.K. Owiafe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
P Value ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Asymptomatic Children ◽  
Children Under 5

BACKGROUND፡ The study investigated intestinal parasitic infestations (IPIs) and possible risk factors associated with asymptomatic children under five (5) years in five (5) selected communities in the Ho Municipality.METHODS: The study design was cross- sectional, with a simple random sampling technique involving 150 asymptomatic children under 5 years from 5 selected communities (Klave, Hoe, Freetown, Dave and Godokpe) in the Ho Municipality. A questionnaire was used to obtain socio-demographics and other relevant parameters. Direct wet preparation, formol-ether concentration and Modified ZN staining techniques were used for the identification of intestinal parasites from participants’ stool samples. The Fisher’s exact test and binary logistic regression analysis were used to determine the difference in IPIs proportions and assess the risk factors associated with IPIs respectively.RESULTS: The overall IPIs cases was 14% (21/150). Cryptosporidium spp was most predominant [5.3% (8/150)], followed by Entamoeba spp [3.3% (5/150)], Cyclospora cayetenensis [2.7% (4/150)], Ascaris lumbricoides [1.3% (2/150)], Giardia lamblia [0.7% (1/150)] and Strongyloides stercoralis [0.7% (1/150)]. Children in rural communities (23.4%) recorded significantly higher case rate compared to those in urban communities (9.8%0), (p=0.04). Lower educational attainment of mother [OR=0.55, 95% CI (0.37 – 0.83), p-value = 0.015] andresidence in rural communities [OR = 0.53, 95% CI (0.33 –0.88)], p-value = 0.025] were significantly associated with IPIs.CONCLUSION: Asymptomatic IPIs are quite prevalent among children under 5 years in the Ho Municipality. The study thus recommends active sensitization programs for parents/guardians on preventive measures and school health programs should be instituted in rural communities.

Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Risk Factors among Children Under Five Years in Hohoe Municipality, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phyllis Parbey ◽  
Gideon Kyei-Duodu ◽  
Wisdom Takramah ◽  
Elvis Tarkang ◽  
Eric Agboli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Relationship of Stunting and Overweight in Egyptian children under five years of age: Trends and associated risk factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shibani Ghosh ◽  
Grace Namirembe ◽  
Marwa Moaz ◽  
Ashish Pokharel ◽  
Elizabeth Marino‐Costello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Egyptian Children ◽  
Age Trends ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Relationship Of

Prevalence of diarrhoea and associated risk factors among children under-five years of age in Efoulan health district- Cameroon, sub-Saharan Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 259-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tambe Betrand Ayuk ◽  
Nyobe Emilienne Carine ◽  
Nchung Julie Ashu ◽  
Ndzana Anne Christine ◽  
Essa’a Véronique Josette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health District ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Regional Heterogeneity of Malaria Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Among Children Under Five In Togo: Evidence From National Malaria Indicators Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gountante Kombate ◽  
Wakpaouyare Gmakouba ◽  
Susana Scott ◽  
Komi Ameko Azianu ◽  
Didier Koumavi Ekouevi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background: Malaria remains one of the main causes of morbidity and death among children less than 5. In Togo, despite intensification of malaria control interventions, persistence in malaria prevalence was observed and appears to vary from one region to another within the country. The aim of this study is to explore further regional heterogeneities in malaria prevalence and to determine associated risk factors.Methods: Data from the cross-sectional survey of the nationally representative 2017 Togo malaria indicator survey was used. Children aged 6–59 months in the selected households were tested for malaria using the rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and the microscopy. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were preformed using Generalized Linear Models.Results: A total of 3271 children under five (2441 in rural areas and 830 in urban areas was enrolled. Overall 26% of children tested positive for malaria, as confirmed by microscopy, ranging from 5.3% in the Lomé Commune region to 43.6% in the Plateaux region. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with malaria prevalence were living in the Plateaux region (aOR=4.24, 95%CI [2.38-7.65]), and the Maritime region (aOR=2.02, 95%CI [1.13-3.66], compared to Lomé Commune region); age 24 to 35 months (aOR=1.46, 95%CI [1.13-1.88) and age 36 to 59 months (aOR=2.5, 95%CI [2.04-3.09]) ], Compared to those age 6-23 months; households within the richest wealth quintile (a.OR=0.22, 95%CI [0.11-0.41], compared to poorest) and residence in rural areas (aOR=2.02, 95%CI [1.32-3.13], compared to resident in urban). Conclusion: Interventions that targeted use of combined prevention measures, adapted to older children living in rural areas and particularly in the regions of high malaria prevalence, could result in better malaria control in Togo.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of malaria among children under five years in High and Low altitude rural communities in the Hohoe Municipality of Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Kweku ◽  
Wisdom Takramah ◽  
Wisdom Kudzo Axame ◽  
Richard Owusu ◽  
Martin Adjuik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Low Altitude
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