Malaria, anaemia and nutritional status among schoolchildren in relation to ecosystems, livelihoods and health systems in Kilosa District in central Tanzania

Mboera, Leonard E. G.; Bwana, Veneranda M.; Rumisha, Susan F.; Malima, Robert; Mlozi, M. R. S.; Mayala, Benjamin K.; Stanley, Grades; Mlacha, Tabitha

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“…The results of the present study demonstrated a markedly high malaria prevalence compared to other studies performed in different areas of Tanzania [ 3 , 4 ]. For example, a national survey undertaken in different parts of Tanzania reported the general malaria prevalence of less than 10% for most of the regions other than Lake Victoria regions (Mara and Geita) which showed significantly higher malaria prevalences [ 3 ].…”

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“…For example, a national survey undertaken in different parts of Tanzania reported the general malaria prevalence of less than 10% for most of the regions other than Lake Victoria regions (Mara and Geita) which showed significantly higher malaria prevalences [ 3 ]. In Kilosa district, central Tanzania, the malaria prevalence of schoolchildren was as low as 4.5% [ 4 ]. However, around the lakeside areas of Lake Victoria malaria prevalence has been reported to be quite high [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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High Malaria Prevalence among Schoolchildren on Kome Island, Tanzania

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In order to determine the status of malaria among schoolchildren on Kome Island (Lake Victoria), near Mwanza, Tanzania, a total of 244 schoolchildren in 10 primary schools were subjected to a blood survey using the fingerprick method. The subjected schoolchildren were 123 boys and 121 girls who were 6-8 years of age. Only 1 blood smear was prepared for each child. The overall prevalence of malaria was 38.1% (93 positives), and sex difference was not remarkable. However, the positive rate was the highest in Izindabo Primary School (51.4%) followed by Isenyi Primary School (48.3%) and Bugoro Primary School (46.7%). The lowest prevalence was found in Muungano Primary School (16.7%) and Nyamiswi Primary School (16.7%). These differences were highly correlated with the location of the school on the Island; those located in the peripheral area revealed higher prevalences while those located in the central area showed lower prevalences. Plasmodium falciparum was the predominant species (38.1%; 93/244), with a small proportion of them mixed-infected with Plasmodium vivax (1.6%; 4/244). The results revealed that malaria is highly prevalent among primary schoolchildren on Kome Island, Tanzania, and there is an urgent need to control malaria in this area.

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“…The prevalence of malaria parasitaemia among <5 years old children in Morogoro Region (where Kilosa District belongs) has fallen from 15.7% in 2008 to 7.4% in 2012 [ 19 , 20 ]. On the other hand, a recent community-based study in the district indicated a prevalence of 3.5% among schoolchildren; with those from Kimamba having the lowest prevalence [ 13 ].…”

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“…Studies on the relationship between food security, malaria and climate change are few [ 9 , 10 ]. Links between agriculture and food security are intuitive, yet understanding of this dynamic is still being developed; meanwhile, studies have only recently begun on the interactions between agriculture and malaria [ 5 , 11 - 13 ]. Though the four drivers are considered separate development issues in need of independent intervention strategies, there are reasons to assume that agriculture, climate change, food security, and malaria overlap and affect each other.…”

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Knowledge, perception and practices about malaria, climate change, livelihoods and food security among rural communities of central Tanzania

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BackgroundUnderstanding the interactions between malaria and agriculture in Tanzania is of particular significance when considering that they are the major sources of illness and livelihoods. The objective of this study was to determine knowledge, perceptions and practices as regards to malaria, climate change, livelihoods and food insecurity in a rural farming community in central Tanzania.MethodsUsing a cross-sectional design, heads of households were interviewed on their knowledge and perceptions on malaria transmission, symptoms and prevention and knowledge and practices as regards to climate change and food security.ResultsA total of 399 individuals (mean age = 39.8 ± 15.5 years) were interviewed. Most (62.41%) of them had attained primary school education and majority (91.23%) were involved in crop farming activities. Nearly all (94.7%) knew that malaria is acquired through a mosquito bite. Three quarters (73%) reported that most people get sick from malaria during the rainy season. About 50% of the respondents felt that malaria had decreased during the last 10 years. The household coverage of insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITN) was high (95.5%). Ninety-six percent reported to have slept under a mosquito net the previous night. Only one in four understood the official Kiswahili term (Mabadiliko ya Tabia Nchi) for climate change. However, there was a general understanding that the rain patterns have changed in the past 10 years. Sixty-two percent believed that the temperature has increased during the same period. Three quarters of the respondents reported that they had no sufficient production from their own farms to guarantee food security in their household for the year. Three quarters (73.0%) reported to having food shortages in the past five years. About half said they most often experienced severe food shortage during the rainy season.ConclusionFarming communities in Kilosa District have little knowledge on climate change and its impact on malaria burden. Food insecurity is common and community-based strategies to mitigate this need to be established. The findings call for an integrated control of malaria and food insecurity interventions.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40249-015-0052-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…(6) Quando comparada a outros estudos realizados em crianças e adultos com baixas condições econômicas, a prevalência encontrada neste estudo é considerada baixa. (15,17,18) Diante do aumento de casos de anemia e como medidas profiláticas, o Ministério da Saúde adotou a fortificação das farinhas de trigo e milho com ferro e ácido fólico e implementou o Programa Nacional de Suplementação de Ferro, que atende crianças de 6 a 18 meses, gestantes e mulheres no pós-parto. …”

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Anaemia and parasitic infections in riverside community of the Brazilian Amazon

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INTRODUÇÃOComunidade ribeirinha é aquela onde o rio é o principal referencial na organização de sua reprodução, constituindo-se dessa forma como o espaço das relações sociais que canalizam os fluxos de pessoas e informações, sendo também o principal espaço provedor de alimentos. Mas também é o espaço do simbólico de onde se originam seus mitos e crenças.(1) O cotidiano desse povo, seus costumes, seus modos alimentares e de higiene refletem diretamente na sua condição de saúde e bem-estar, expondo sua população às patologias da pobreza, sejam elas infecciosas ou não.As doenças infectoparasitárias têm um papel relevante para a saúde pública, sobretudo nas regiões tropicais e subtropicais. Os agravos relacionam-se, sobretudo, às precárias condições socioeconômicas associadas ao baixo nível de escolaridade e ao conhecimento das condições higiênicas e sanitárias da população.(2) Além disso, doenças crônicas degenerativas, como diabetes e hipertensão, revelam-se como fruto da má alimentação e da urbanização dos habitantes das comunidades ribeirinhas, que, no afã de fazerem parte da sociedade urbana, adotam hábitos pouco saudáveis, inerentes às grandes metrópoles.A Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) visa à reorganização da atenção básica no País, de acordo com os preceitos do Sistema Único de Saúde, e é tida pelo Ministério da Saúde e gestores estaduais e municipais como estraté-gia de expansão, qualificação e consolidação da atenção básica.(3) No entanto, sabe-se que a dificuldade de alcance da ESF é iminente e de grande abrangência, ficando, grande parte desse setor populacional desprovido de atenção

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Malaria, anaemia and nutritional status among schoolchildren in relation to ecosystems, livelihoods and health systems in Kilosa District in central Tanzania

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High Malaria Prevalence among Schoolchildren on Kome Island, Tanzania

High Malaria Prevalence among Schoolchildren on Kome Island, Tanzania

Knowledge, perception and practices about malaria, climate change, livelihoods and food security among rural communities of central Tanzania

Anaemia and parasitic infections in riverside community of the Brazilian Amazon

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