Determinants of malaria spread among under-five children in Nigeria: results from a 2021 Nigerian malaria indicator cross-sectional survey
The government and other concerned malaria prevention organizations should emphasize maternal education programs that are vital for malaria prevention, early symptom recognition, and timely treatment, empowering families to take proactive measures. Collaboration among health, education, and community organizations is also crucial for integrated malaria control and prevention.
Authors
- Isaac Isiko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3612-5054)
- Aaron Mwesigwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9357-5951)
- Simon Nyegenye
- Jackson Micheal Asingwire
- Lenz Nwachinemere Okoro
- Haron Olot
- Shekina-Rhoda Chioma Amaka
- Praise Amarachi Amaka Etane
Institutions
- University of Douala (CM)
- Kampala International University (UG)
- Marwadi University (IN)
- Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (NG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05135-w
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.10
Funders
- United States Agency for International Development
- Bundesministerium für Gesundheit