Examining the paradox: increased malaria risk in children under 5 in female-headed households in Nigeria

Abstract Background Nigeria is facing a severe malaria crisis, accounting for a significant proportion of global cases and deaths of malaria. This study aimed to investigate the differences between female-headed households (FHHs) and male-headed households (MHHs) and their impact on malaria risk amo...

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Main Authors: Si-Yu Xing, Hai-Ting Zhang, Lin-Min Wang, Hong-Zheng Lu, Zhe-Yu Peng, Miao Liu, Chun-Xiao Li, Sheng-Qun Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04997-w