Thesis (MA) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Bioengineering Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 52-56)

ABSTRACT
Background: The burden of malaria parasitic infection in versatile populaces is still less recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. The study took into consideration the malaria prevalence among infants within these communities and which were mostly more vulnerable within the mining community around Nsawam in the Eastern region among Ghana’s administrative, where most of the inhabitants are into agriculture as a source livelihood.
Method: A cross-sectional assessment using a simultaneous sampling technique in Ghana during heavy rainfall between June and July 2019. In order to obtained results being positive, negative, or invalid, Malaria RDT test kit and blood samples of approximately 10uL were collected from each participant in the field test study at Nsawam Adoajiri Hospital, which was used for the test examination. Open-ended questionnaires prepared in the form of a survey questionnaire, including closed-ended questions were used to interview the community.
Results: The study was a descriptive cross-section study with a population of 172, 522. 61.7% of the participant's population recorded positive to the malaria test by malaria rapid diagnostic test. 110 (67.9%) of the respondents use orthodox medicine either prescribed by a medical assistant or bought from the pharmacy.
Conclusion: The examination uncovers that the significant reasons for malaria sickness occupants don't know about the causes and avoidances of malaria. The unsanitary practices which incorporate; proper disposal and removal of mined site, weeds stale water in jars and canals, and obliviousness were said to had impacts on malaria.
Moreover, individual responsibility and government contribution could mitigate the mortality rate of malaria among infants.