Keywords
risk factors
infant
Niger
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Abstract
Introduction :
Malaria, by its severity and its economic and social consequences, is a major public health problem in tropical countries including Niger. It is the leading cause of pediatric death in Niger. The objective of this study was to investigate the factors associated with malaria in infants aged 0 to 6 months at the Amirou Boubacar Diallo National Hospital in Niamey.
Material and methods :
This was a retrospective study over a period of two (2) years, carried out in the pediatric department of the National Hospital Amirou Boubacar Diallo. The study population consisted of children aged 0 to 6 months. The proportions were compared using Pearson's Chi-square statistical test at the 5% significance level.
Results :
The prevalence was 46.98% (n= 460). Children under 3 months were in the majority with 57.3%. The male gender predominated with 56.4%. The socioeconomic level of the parents was average in 85%. Fever was the main reason for consultation with 79.1%. Malnutrition was noted in 60% of patients. The most common complication was anemia with 61%. Almost all of the children, 96.8%, had received artesunate as basic treatment. A mortality of 6.1% was recorded. The risk of onset of malaria was high in the event of nonexclusive breastfeeding, low maternal age and malnutrition (OR>1).
Conclusion :
Due to its morbidity and mortality, malaria remains a threat to the pediatric population, especially the youngest. Control must consider the identified risk factors.
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