Abstract
BackgroundMalaria is one of the killer diseases in Ethiopia and it is still the first leading cause of death in health facilities. However, there is no information yet regarding the trends of malaria prevalence at health institution and particularly at Felegehiwot referral Hospital. Hence, knowing the trends of malaria prevalence at each health facilities is essential to design appropriate interventions. Therefore, the present study addressed the above gaps.ResultsOverall, 14,750 blood films were diagnosed for malaria. Of these, 740 (5%) were confirmed with microscope. Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax accounted for 397 (53%) and 331 (45%), respectively. Age groups >20 year (p < 0.02) and males (p < 0.025) were significantly affected.ConclusionsIn conclusion, P. falciparum was predominant as compared to P. vivax. Hence, it needs close monitoring and intervention measures for control activities.
Highlights
Malaria is one of the killer diseases in Ethiopia and it is still the first leading cause of death in health facilities
For the last 5 years (2010–2014), a total of 14,750 blood films were diagnosed for malaria at Felegehiwot referral Hospital
The present study revealed that microscopy- confirmed malaria in 5 year at Felegehiwot referral Hospital was 740 (5%)
Summary
Malaria is one of the killer diseases in Ethiopia and it is still the first leading cause of death in health facilities. Knowing the trends of malaria prevalence at each health facilities is essential to design appropriate interventions. In Ethiopia, according to the ministry of health report, Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) accounts for 55% and Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) for 45% of the cases. In Ethiopia, four major intervention strategies are still applied to combat malaria [2]. Awareness creation and community mobilization were used as a main strategy for the control and prevention purposes. Despite these activities, malaria remains a major killer disease in the study area.
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