GIS-based spatiotemporal mapping of malaria prevalence and exploration of environmental inequalities.

Malaria poses a significant threat to global health, with particular severity in Nigeria. Understanding key factors influencing health outcomes is crucial for addressing health disparities. Disease mapping plays a vital role in assessing the geographical distribution of diseases and has been instrumental in epidemiological research.

Under age five children survival times in Nigeria: a Bayesian spatial modeling approach.

Background: Nigeria is among the top five countries in the world with the highest under-five mortality rates. In addition to the general leading causes of under-five mortality, studies have shown that disparity in sociocultural values and practices across ethnic groups in Nigeria influence child survival, thus there is a need for scientific validation. This study quantified the survival probabilities and the impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors, proximate and biological determinants, and environmental factors on the risk of under-five mortality in Nigeria.

Spatial pattern and determinants of anemia among women of childbearing age in Nigeria.

Background: The risk of anemia in Nigeria is of public health importance, with an increasing number of women of reproductive age being anemic. This study sought to identify the spatial distribution and examine the geographical variation of anemia risk at a regional level while accounting for risk factors associated with anemia among women of childbearing age in Nigeria. The significant interest in spatial statistics lies in identifying associated risk factors that enhance the risk of infection.

Statistical Modeling of Determinants of Anemia Prevalence among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: Childhood anemia remains a significant public health challenge in developing countries, and it has negative consequences on the growth of the children. Therefore, it is essential to identify the determinants of childhood anemia, as these will help in formulating appropriate health policies in order to meet the United Nations MDG goal. This study aims to assess and model the determinants of the prevalence of anemia among children aged 6-59 months in Nigeria.