Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria at the communal level in Burkina Faso: an application of the small area estimation approach

• DOI: 10.1186/s12963-024-00341-1
• Publication Date: 2024-08-18T10:01:52Z
• Authors: Hervé Bassinga; Mady Ouedraogo; Kadari Cisse; Parfait Yira; Sibiri Clément Ou...; Abdou Nombré; Wofom Lydie Marie...; Mathias Kuepie; Toussaint Rouamba
• Keywords: Health Services Research; Small Area Estimation; Population Health

In malaria-endemic countries, asymptomatic carriers of plasmodium represent an important reservoir for malaria transmission. Estimating the burden at a fine scale and identifying areas high risk carriage are to guide control strategies. This study aimed estimate prevalence communal level in Burkina Faso, smallest geographical entity from which local development policy can be driven.