Malaria, Moderate to Severe Anaemia, and Malarial Anaemia in Children at Presentation to Hospital in the Mount Cameroon Area: A Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Kimbi, Helen Kuokuo
Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole
Sama, Sharon Odmia
Taiwe, Germain Sotoing
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Malaria remains a major killer of children in Sub-Saharan Africa, while anaemia is a public health problem with significant morbidity and mortality.
Examining the factors associated with moderate to severe anaemia (MdSA) and malarial anaemia as well as the haematological characteristics is essential.
Methodology.
Children (1–14 years) at presentation at the Regional Hospital Annex-Buea were examined clinically and blood samples were collected for malaria parasite detection and full blood count evaluation.
Results.
Plasmodium falciparum, anaemia, and malarial anaemia occurred in 33.8%, 62.0%, and 23.6% of the 216 children, respectively.
Anaemia prevalence was significantly higher in malaria parasite positive children and those with fever than their respective counterparts.
MdSA and moderate to severe malarial anaemia (MdSMA) were detected in 38.0% and 15.3% of the participants, respectively.
The prevalence of MdSA was significantly higher in children whose household head had no formal education, resided in the lowland, or was febrile, while MdSMA was significantly higher in febrile children only.
Children with MdSMA had significantly lower mean white blood cell, lymphocyte, and platelet counts while the mean granulocyte count was significantly higher.
Conclusion.
Being febrile was the only predictor of both MdSA and MdSMA.
More haematological insult occurred in children with MdSMA compared to MdSA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole& Sama, Sharon Odmia& Kimbi, Helen Kuokuo& Taiwe, Germain Sotoing. 2016. Malaria, Moderate to Severe Anaemia, and Malarial Anaemia in Children at Presentation to Hospital in the Mount Cameroon Area: A Cross-Sectional Study. Anemia،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole…[et al.]. Malaria, Moderate to Severe Anaemia, and Malarial Anaemia in Children at Presentation to Hospital in the Mount Cameroon Area: A Cross-Sectional Study. Anemia No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sumbele, Irene Ule Ngole& Sama, Sharon Odmia& Kimbi, Helen Kuokuo& Taiwe, Germain Sotoing. Malaria, Moderate to Severe Anaemia, and Malarial Anaemia in Children at Presentation to Hospital in the Mount Cameroon Area: A Cross-Sectional Study. Anemia. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096516
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096516