Household Predictors of Malaria Episode in Northern Uganda: Its Implication for Future Malaria Control

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dc.contributor.authorEchodu, Richard
dc.contributor.authorOyet, William Sam
dc.contributor.authorIwiru, Tereza
dc.contributor.authorApili, Felister
dc.contributor.authorLutwama, Julius Julian
dc.contributor.authorAuma Opiyo, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.authorOtim, Ochan
dc.date.accessioned2022-11-17T12:09:54Z
dc.date.available2022-11-17T12:09:54Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractUses of indoor residual spraying (IRS), long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINS) and treatment with artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) are greatly promoted in northern part of Uganda as mitigating strategies for malaria episodes. Unfortunately, the region still records the highest malaria prevalence of 63%. This study assesses household predicators of malaria in the region and their impact on malaria episodes at the household levels. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in four districts of Gulu, Oyam, Kitgum and Agago covering sixteen villages in northern Uganda. In total, 193 households were surveyed. Data was collected through pre-tested structured questionnaire and systematically coded for analysis using R software. Results: Women headed 58% of the 193 households surveyed. Six hundred and five (605) individuals were declared to have spent the previous night in these households. On average, there were two bed nets per household and 502 (86%) spent the night prior to interview under a bed net. Overall, malaria episodes were strongly related to lack of bed nets or lack of use thereof, and directly linked to the number of individuals in a household. Children were prone to malaria more than adults by a ratio of 2:1. When given a choice between insecticides (IRS) and treated bed nets, 1 in 3 households preferred treated bed nets. At the same time, data suggests that bed nets were perceived unnecessary once IRS was applied. If true, the driving force to spraying insecticides indoor then becomes lack of a bed net. Conclusions: Household predicators of incidence of malaria in northern Uganda includes bed nets, use of treated bed nets, and indoor residual spraying with households not practicing any of these bearing the heaviest burden of malaria. Hierarchical clustering on principal components (HCPC) clusters households into four types in northern Uganda, 1) household that use bed nets and sleep in houses sprayed with insecticides; 2) households that use bed nets but no indoor residual spraying with insecticides; 3) households that have no bed nets and no indoor residual spraying; and 4) test bed nets before use. Malaria incidence was higher in children as compared to the adults.en_US
dc.identifier.citationEchodu, R., Oyet, W. S., Iwiru, T., Apili, F., Lutwama, J. J., Opiyo, E. A., & Otim, O. (2021). Household Predictors of Malaria Episode in Northern Uganda: Its Implication for Future Malaria Control. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-918628/v1en_US
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-918628/v1
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/5331
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherResearch Squareen_US
dc.subjectPredicatorsen_US
dc.subjectMalariaen_US
dc.subjectIndoor residual sprayingen_US
dc.subjectLong-lasting insecticidal nets Ugandaen_US
dc.titleHousehold Predictors of Malaria Episode in Northern Uganda: Its Implication for Future Malaria Controlen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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