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Evaluation of malaria preventive measures among adult patients attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot District hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon
Nfor Omarine Nlinwe
The University of Bamenda
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ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2392-2951
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Background: Although a significant decrease in entomological and epidemiological indicators was reported in Cameroon since the introduction of insecticide-treated bed nets, malaria prevalence remains high also in some parts of the West Region of Cameroon. Therefore this study was designed to evaluate malaria preventive measures among patients attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot District hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out within a period of three months, from January to March 2020. Data was obtained using a structured questionnaire and laboratory analysis. The CareStart™ Malaria HRP2 (Pf) qualitative rapid diagnostic test was used for malaria diagnosis. The questionnaire was designed to collect information on respondent’s socio-demographic characteristics, and the use of malaria preventive measures. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and Chi-square (and Fisher’s exact) test.
Results: A total of 170 study participants were recruited in Foumbot and 197 in Bamendjou. Malaria was significantly (P < 0.0001) more prevalent in Foumbot (47.06%) than in Bamendjou (19.8%). In Foumbot, nonuse of insect repellent spray (P = 0.0214), insect repellent body cream (P = 0.0009), mosquito spray (P = 0.0001) and not draining stagnant water (P = 0.0004) predisposed to higher risk of malaria. But in Bamendjou, nonuse of insect repellent spray (P = 0.0012), long-lasting insecticidal bed nets (P = 0.0001), window and door nets (P = 0.0286), predisposed to a higher risk of malaria.
Conclusions: Malaria prevalence was high among the study participants especially in Foumbot. An adequate follow-up to ensure effective execution of the recently launched third phase of LLINs distribution campaign in Cameroon is recommended. Additionally, integrated Vector Management is required to ensure effective control of malaria transmission in Foumbot and Bamendjou.
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Malaria, Preventive measures, Long lasting insecticidal nets, Insecticidal sprays, Risk
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Evaluation of malaria preventive measures among adult patients attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot District hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon
Nfor Omarine Nlinwe
The University of Bamenda
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2392-2951
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On 11 Jan, 2021
Editorial decision: Accept
On 11 Jan, 2021
Submission checks complete
On 11 Jan, 2021
Editor invited
On 11 Jan, 2021
Version 2
Posted 12 Jan, 2021
No comments provided
Editorial decision: Minor Revision
On 10 Jan, 2021
Review #1 received
Received 08 Jan, 2021
Reviewer #1 agreed
On 06 Jan, 2021
Reviewers invited
Invitations sent on 04 Jan, 2021
Editor assigned
On 30 Dec, 2020
Submission checks complete
On 30 Dec, 2020
Editor invited
On 30 Dec, 2020
No comments provided
Editorial decision: Major Revision
On 16 Dec, 2020
Review #1 received
Received 11 Dec, 2020
Reviewer #1 agreed
On 08 Dec, 2020
Reviewers invited
Invitations sent on 12 Sep, 2020
Editor assigned
On 25 Aug, 2020
Submission checks complete
On 24 Aug, 2020
Editor invited
On 24 Aug, 2020
First submitted
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Background: Although a significant decrease in entomological and epidemiological indicators was reported in Cameroon since the introduction of insecticide-treated bed nets, malaria prevalence remains high also in some parts of the West Region of Cameroon. Therefore this study was designed to evaluate malaria preventive measures among patients attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot District hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out within a period of three months, from January to March 2020. Data was obtained using a structured questionnaire and laboratory analysis. The CareStart™ Malaria HRP2 (Pf) qualitative rapid diagnostic test was used for malaria diagnosis. The questionnaire was designed to collect information on respondent’s socio-demographic characteristics, and the use of malaria preventive measures. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and Chi-square (and Fisher’s exact) test.
Results: A total of 170 study participants were recruited in Foumbot and 197 in Bamendjou. Malaria was significantly (P < 0.0001) more prevalent in Foumbot (47.06%) than in Bamendjou (19.8%). In Foumbot, nonuse of insect repellent spray (P = 0.0214), insect repellent body cream (P = 0.0009), mosquito spray (P = 0.0001) and not draining stagnant water (P = 0.0004) predisposed to higher risk of malaria. But in Bamendjou, nonuse of insect repellent spray (P = 0.0012), long-lasting insecticidal bed nets (P = 0.0001), window and door nets (P = 0.0286), predisposed to a higher risk of malaria.
Conclusions: Malaria prevalence was high among the study participants especially in Foumbot. An adequate follow-up to ensure effective execution of the recently launched third phase of LLINs distribution campaign in Cameroon is recommended. Additionally, integrated Vector Management is required to ensure effective control of malaria transmission in Foumbot and Bamendjou.