The interplay of socio-demographic factors and disease prevalence: insights into malaria, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 44(1)

Published: March 6, 2025

Infectious diseases, including malaria, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and C virus (HCV), remain significant public health concerns in developing regions like Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Socio-demographic factors, such as gender, age, income level, access to healthcare resources, have been shown influence the prevalence outcomes of these diseases. Despite their importance, there is limited research exploring interrelationship between infections socio-demographic factors within this region. The study aims investigate HBsAg, HCV among patients Nigeria, examine relationship factors. Specifically, it seeks identify correlations demographic variables, clinical manifestations, behaviors, mosquito net usage vaccination status. A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 264 from Data were collected using structured questionnaires which pretested a previous gather information, status, symptoms. Laboratory assessments confirmed presence HCV. Statistical analysis, disease analyzed, used associations prevalence. Significant findings include negative correlation male sex malaria infection (Pearson Correlation = -0.139, p 0.024), positive age 0.218, < 0.001), use nets -0.231, 0.001). Additionally, HBsAg-positive individuals exhibited more pronounced symptoms 0.173, 0.005), while higher levels correlated with reduced -0.144, 0.020). underscores role shaping This highlights interplay It importance comprehensive interventions tailored specific needs population reduce burden improve outcomes, education, address socio-economic vulnerabilities promote preventive measures usage. Addressing could mitigate infectious diseases Lafia similar regions.

Language: Английский

Determinants of malaria spread among under-five children in Nigeria: results from a 2021 Nigerian malaria indicator cross-sectional survey

BMC Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Oct. 10, 2024

Malaria is a global disease burden, especially in Africa, with Nigeria having the highest prevalence of malaria, approximately 50% affecting children. Children under five years age are vulnerable to risk malaria spread. This research aimed identify determinants spread among children 5 Nigeria.

Language: Английский