Prevalence of placental malaria among asymptomatic pregnant women in Wolkite health center, Gurage zone, Southern Ethiopia

Solomon, Absra; Kahase, Daniel; Alemayhu, Mihret

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“…It is comparable with a study result reported in Northwest Colombia where it was 9.1% [ 5 ], but it is higher than a study finding of 1.4% in eastern Uganda [ 18 ]. On the other hand, the present finding is lower than a study result of 15.2% in Wolkitie, Southern Ethiopia, [ 15 ] and 37.8% in Sudan [ 19 ]. Differences in malaria prevalence might be attributive to variation in season of data collection and geographical location.…”

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“…A single population proportion formula was used to calculate sample size ( n ) with the following assumptions: malaria prevalence ( p ) of 15.2% among delivering mothers according to a previous study from Wolkitie, Ethiopia [ 15 ], precision ( d ) of 0.05, and 95% confidence level ( Z α /2 = 1.96).

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“…Data on sociodemographic characteristics and clinical data were collected using a structured questionnaire in the labor ward at the postpartum period. The questionnaire was adapted from previous similar studies in Ethiopia [ 15 ]. Questionnaire data were collected from delivering mothers through face to face interview and by reviewing the antenatal care (ANC) follow-up log by trained midwives.…”

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“…Then, about 2 ml of blood was taken from the umbilical vein [ 17 ] and transferred into an EDTA tube, thoroughly mixed by gentle inversion and taken to the laboratory for examination. Thin and thick blood films were prepared separately from maternal capillary blood, placental blood, and cord blood and processed by the Giemsa staining technique for the detection, identification, and quantification of malaria parasites following procedures explained elsewhere [ 15 ]. Blood samples from finger prick, placenta, and umbilical cord were collected by midwives while smear preparation, staining, and microscopic examination activities were conducted by laboratory technicians.…”

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Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Delivering Mothers in Northwest Ethiopia

Limenih¹,

Gelaye

Alemu

2021

BioMed Research International

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Background. Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality especially in pregnant women and under-five-year-old children. However, data on the prevalence among delivering mothers, potential fetal transmission, and associated birth outcomes is lacking in Ethiopia. Objective. To assess the prevalence of Plasmodium infection from peripheral, placental, and cord blood samples among delivering mothers in Kuch health center, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 218 delivering mothers from February to May 2021 in Kuch health center. Data on sociodemographic characteristics and clinical and obstetric history of mothers were collected using a structured questionnaire. Giemsa stained blood films from maternal capillary and placental and umbilical cord blood were examined for plasmodium infection. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 23 software package. Results. The prevalence of maternal, placental, and umbilical cord malaria was 6.4% (14/218), 2.3% (5/218), and 0.5% (1/218), respectively. Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax accounted 3.7% (8/218) and 2.8% (6/218), respectively, in maternal peripheral blood but only Plasmodium falciparum was detected in placental and umbilical cord blood samples. Maternal malaria had significant association with primigravida ( χ 2 = 12.611 , p = 0.002 ) and low birth weight ( χ 2 = 8.381 , p = 0.004 ). Placental malaria was also significantly associated with low birth weight ( χ 2 = 32.255 , p ≤ 0.001 ). Conclusion. The prevalence of malaria among delivering mothers was considerable. Maternal peripheral malaria had a significant association with gravidity and birth weight. Placental and umbilical cord malaria also had a significant association with birth weight. Pregnant mothers should be examined for malaria and receive appropriate treatment to prevent adverse birth outcomes.

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Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Delivering Mothers in Northwest Ethiopia

Limenih¹,

Gelaye

Alemu

2021

BioMed Research International

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“…A total of 72 articles, but 79 studies, were finally included in the meta-data analysis, 18 studies have reported data from 8 study sites (more than one study from single site), at different years and seasons, and by different authors using different study populations. They reported on prevalence data from the following towns: Arbaminch [16][17][18], Arijo Didhesa [19,20], West Armachew [21,22], Butajira [23,24], Dore Bafeno [25,26], Jimma town [27,28], Wolkite PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES [29,30], and Woreta [31,32]. The rest of the studies typically reported data from a single study site, although some reported data for multiple seasons (Fig 2).…”

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Plasmodium vivax epidemiology in Ethiopia 2000-2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Background Ethiopia is one of the scarce rare African countries where Plasmodium vivax and P. falciparum co-exist. There has been no attempt to derive a robust prevalence estimate of P. vivax in the country although a clear understanding of the epidemiology of this parasite is essential for informed decisions. This systematic review and meta-analysis, therefore, is aimed to synthesize the available evidences on the distribution of P. vivax infection by different locations/regions, study years, eco-epidemiological zones, and study settings in Ethiopia. Methods This study was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reposting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Studies conducted and published over the last two decades (2000 to 2020) that reported an estimate of P. vivax prevalence in Ethiopia were included. The Cochrane Q (χ2) and the I2 tests were used to assess heterogeneity, and the funnel plot and Egger’s test were used to examine publication bias. A p-value of the χ2 test <0.05 and an I2 value >75% were considered presence of considerable heterogeneity. Random effect models were used to obtain pooled estimate of P. vivax infection prevalence. This study is registered with PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews): ID CRD42020201761. Results We screened 4,932 records and included 79 studies that enrolled 1,676,659 confirmed malaria cases, from which 548,214 (32.69%) were P. vivax infections and 1,116,581 (66.59%) were due to P. falciparum. The rest (11,864 or 0.7%) were due to mixed infections. The pooled estimate of P. vivax prevalence rate was 8.93% (95% CI: 7.98–9.88%) with significant heterogeneity (I2 = 100%, p<0.0001). Regional differences showed significant effects (p<0.0001, and I2 = 99.4%) on the pooled prevalence of P. vivax, while study years (before and after the scaling up of interventional activities) did not show significant differences (p = 0.9, I2 = 0%). Eco-epidemiological zones considered in the analysis did show a significant statistical effect (p<0.001, I2 = 78.5%) on the overall pooled estimate prevalence. Also, the study setting showed significant differences (p = 0.001, and I2 = 90.3%) on the overall prevalence, where significant reduction of P. vivax prevalence (4.67%, 95%CI: 1.41–7.93%, p<0.0001) was observed in studies conducted at the community level. The studies included in the review demonstrated lack of publication bias qualitatively (symmetrical funnel plot) and quantitatively [Egger’s test (coefficient) = -2.97, 95% CI: -15.06–9.13, p = 0.62]. Conclusion The estimated prevalence of P. vivax malaria in Ethiopia was 8.93% with P. vivax prevailing in the central west region of Ethiopia, but steadily extending to the western part of the country. Its distribution across the nation varies according to geographical location, study setting and study years.

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Asymptomatic malaria infection and its associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia; a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kassie,

Azeze,

Gebrekidan

et al. 2024

Parasite Epidemiology and Control

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Prevalence of placental malaria among asymptomatic pregnant women in Wolkite health center, Gurage zone, Southern Ethiopia

Cited by 11 publications

References 34 publications

Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Delivering Mothers in Northwest Ethiopia

Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Delivering Mothers in Northwest Ethiopia

Plasmodium vivax epidemiology in Ethiopia 2000-2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Asymptomatic malaria infection and its associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia; a systematic review and meta-analysis

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