Project Title

Baseline Study of Epidemiological and Sociological aspects of Malaria in the four Natural Regions of Guinea

EDCTP Project Call

Senior Fellowship (SF)

Project Objectives

The aim of this study was to characterise at the national level malaria epidemiological patterns and malaria indicators in children aged between six months and 10 years, depending on the season for two consecutive years. The objectives were: 1. Estimate malaria infection prevalence and disease prevalence in children aged between 6 months and 10 years in Guinea in dry and raining seasons 2. Evaluate haemoglobin levels in children aged between 6 months and 10 years in Guinea 3. Measure the genotype of the main resistance genes namely Pfcrt (P. falciparum chloroquine resistance transport), pfmdr1 (P. falciparum multidrug resistance 1); pfatp6 4. Determine impregnated or treated mosquito nets use in Guinea 5. Assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers and legal parents of children aged between 6 months 10 years towards malaria in the first year of study and during the high malaria transmission season 6. Estimate entomological parameters of malaria transmission for two consecutive years and seasons withinthe four natural regions of Guinea.

Study Design

Observational, cross-sectional survey

Project Summary

The aim of this study was to characterise at the national level malaria epidemiological patterns and malaria indicators in children aged between six months and 10 years, depending on the season for two consecutive years.

Host Organisation

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Results & Outcomes

Current Organisation

Centre National de Formation et de Recherche en Santé Rurale (CNFRSR) "Jean SENECAL" de Mafèrinyah

Current Job Title

Director

Biography