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- Title
West Nile virus infection in Western province of Zambia: Assessing the contributing factors.
- Authors
Mweene-Ndumba, Idah; Siziya, Seter; Monze, Mwaka; Mazaba-Liwewe, Mazyanga L.; Masaninga, Freddie; Songolo, Peter; Mwaba, Peter; Babaniyi, Olusegun A.
- Abstract
West Nile virus (WNV) infection has been reported worldwide with varying prevalence rates within countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of WNV infection and its correlates in Western province of Zambia. The study used secondary data that was collected in a yellow fever risk assessment survey. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine correlates for infection. A total of 1824 respondents participated in the survey of which 55.2% were females. The prevalence of WNV infection was 18.3%. Participants aged below 15 years were 61% (AOR 0.39 95% CI [0.30-0.51]) less likely to be infected with WNV compared to those above 15 years of age. Participants who attained primary level education were 44% (AOR 1.44, 95% CI [1.22-1.70]) more likely to be infected than those who attained secondary and higher levels of education. Participants who travelled to Angola were 78% (AOR, 1.78, 95% CI [1.25-2.55]) more likely to be infected with the virus than those who did not travel. WNV infection is common in Western province, and interventions should be designed taking into account the correlates for WNV infection that have been identified in the current study.
- Publication
International Public Health Journal, 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1, p77
- ISSN
1947-4989
- Publication type
Article