Publications by authors named "Efiba Vidda Senkyire Kwarteng"
BMC Public Health
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is a parasitic infection causing significant economic issues in Ghana, with varied prevalence and symptoms between northern and southern regions.
- Species distribution models (SDMs) were employed to analyze factors affecting LF transmission, using different algorithms like Random Forests and Generalized Boosted Models, which yielded high predictive accuracy.
- The study identified unique risk factors for LF based on geographic location, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches to manage the disease effectively in different areas of Ghana.
