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Mohamed Ahmed M A S, Hajrhma Mohammedahmed H I, Khalid Albashir A A, Osman Mustfa D I, Ahmed Hamid M A, Kebayer M H A, et al . Malaria Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Al Managil city, Aljazeera state, Sudan. JoMMID 2025; 13 (1) :1-8
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Malaria Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Al Managil city, Aljazeera state, Sudan
Mohamed Ahmed Salah Mohamed Ahmed , Hajrhma Ismael Hajrhma Mohammedahmed , Amgad Albashir Khalid Albashir , Duha Isam Osman Mustfa , Mohamed Ali Ahmed Hamid , Mohamed Hassan Ahmed Kebayer * , Tafawl Ibrahim Karrar , Abobaker Mohamed Al Amin Al basher , Samah AbulGasim Osman Karoum , Nouh Saad Mohamed
Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Kassala, Sudan
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Introduction: Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Aljazeera State, Sudan, substantially contributing to morbidity. This study aimed to determine malaria prevalence and associated risk factors in Al Managil City to inform targeted interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Al Managil City between August 2022 and April 2023. A random sample of 385 individuals presenting at four healthcare facilities was enrolled. Data on demographics and potential risk factors were collected using a standardized questionnaire. Malaria infection was diagnosed by microscopic examination of thick and thin blood films. Results: The overall malaria prevalence was 63.9% (246/385), with Plasmodium falciparum identified in 98.2% of positive cases. The study population was 54.5% male, and 89.9% resided in rural areas. Age was significantly associated with malaria infection (P = 0.003), with the highest prevalence in those over 15 years (76.2%) and the lowest in children under five years (57.4%). No significant associations were found with gender (P = 0.915) or residency (P = 0.295). Fever was reported in 51.9% of participants. Proximity to irrigated agricultural schemes was significantly associated with malaria infection (P = 0.009). Conclusion: This study demonstrates high malaria prevalence in Al Managil City, primarily due to P. falciparum. The disproportionately high prevalence in individuals over 15 years highlights the need for targeted interventions. Proximity to irrigated agriculture is a significant risk factor, emphasizing the importance of environmental management. These findings support integrated malaria control strategies, including vector control and targeted interventions for young children, to reduce the malaria burden.
Keywords: Malaria, Prevalence, Risk factors, Plasmodium falciparum, Cross-sectional study, Al Managil city, Gezira state, Sudan
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Type of Study: Original article | Subject: Infectious diseases and public health
Received: 2023/11/12 | Accepted: 2025/03/11 | Published: 2025/06/1
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