Geostatistical modelling of malaria indicator survey data to assess the effects of interventions on the geographical distribution of malaria prevalence in children less than 5 years in Uganda.

Julius SsempiiraBetty NambuusiJohn KissaBosco AgabaFredrick MakumbiSimon KasasaPenelope Vounatsou

Published in: PloS one (2017)

IRS and ITN ownership are important interventions against malaria prevalence in children less than 5 years in Uganda. The varying effects of the interventions calls for selective implementation of control tools suitable to regional ecological settings. To further reduce malaria burden and sustain malaria control in Uganda, current tools should be supplemented by health system strengthening, and socio-economic development.

Keyphrases

plasmodium falciparum
physical activity
risk factors
young adults
primary care
machine learning
quality improvement
big data