Statistical Overview of Prevalence of Anaemia with Associated Socioeconomic and Demographic Factors in Nigeria

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed at providing a comprehensive and updated statistical overview of the prevalence of anemia and its associated socioeconomic and demographic factors in Nigeria Study design: The Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) website provided secondary data for this study, which came from the 2021 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS). Methods: A total of 10,714 children aged 6-59 months were observed in the survey and tested and frequency of under-five children with malaria tested positive of anemia is 3,850. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were employed to examine and identify factors linked to anemia. Results: Under-five children who were male (OR = 1.124, 95%CI 1.031-1.226, p=0.008) have a significant higher risk of having anemia compared to female. Also, Under-five children living in a rural area (OR = 1.024, 95%CI 0.923-1.137) have the higher risk of having anemia compared to those in urban areas. Under-five children with negative malaria rapid test are less likely to have anemia compare to those who are tested positive. Conclusion: Intervention efforts should target rural areas and mothers with lower levels of education.