Abdul Rahman Ramdzan and Aniza Ismail and M.Z. Zetty Sofia (2020) Prevalence of malaria and its risk factors in Sabah, Malaysia. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 91. pp. 68-72.
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Abstract
Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria in Sabah and its potential risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional study analysed secondary data obtained from the health clinics in Sabah, Malaysia from January to August 2016. The Pearson Chi-square test was used to analyse the relationships between malaria infection and socio-demographic characteristics. Multivariable logistic regression was performed in order to determine the risk factors for malaria in Sabah. Results Out of 1222 patients, 410 (33.6%) had a laboratory-confirmed malaria infection. Infection by Plasmodium knowlesi accounted for the majority of malaria reports in Sabah (n=340, 82.9%). Multivariable analysis indicated that males (prevalence odds ratio 0.023, 95% confidence interval 0.012-0.047) and those living in a rural area (prevalence odds ratio 0.004, 95% confidence interval 0.002-0.009) were at higher risk 24.0–95.9) and those living in a rural area (adjusted odds ratio 212.6, 95% confidence interval 105.8–427.2) were at higher risk of acquiring a malaria infection. Conclusions Malaria infections in Sabah, Malaysia are common, with P. knowlesi being the most common malaria parasite. The infection was associated with several socio-demographic and geographical factors. Thus, mitigation measures should be considered to address modifiable risk factors for malaria infection.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keyword: | Malaria , Sabah , Prevalence , Plasmodium knowlesi |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
| Department: | FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Depositing User: | NORAINI LABUK - |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2020 15:31 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jan 2021 17:14 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25506 |
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