Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Ali, Ahmed"
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Evaluation of CareStart (TM) malaria Pf/Pv combo test for Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria diagnosis in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia
Woyessa, Adugna; Deressa, Wakgari; Ali, Ahmed; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-06-27)Malaria is a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax co-exist and malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDTs) is vital in rendering parasite-confirmed treatment especially in areas where ... -
Malaria risk factors in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis
Woyessa, Adugna; Deressa, Wakgari; Ali, Ahmed; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-08-02)Background The highlands of Ethiopia, situated between 1,500 and 2,500 m above sea level, experienced severe malaria epidemics. Despite the intensive control attempts, underway since 2005 and followed by an initial decline, ... -
Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia: complex samples data analysis
Woyessa, Adugna; Deressa, Wakgari; Ali, Ahmed; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-01-31)Background: Despite the encroaching of endemic malaria to highland-fringe areas above 2000 meters above sea level in Ethiopia, there is limited information on ownership and use of mosquito nets for malaria prevention. Thus, ... -
Prevalence of malaria infection in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia
Woyessa, Adugna; Deressa, Wakgari; Ali, Ahmed; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-03-23)Background: In 2005, the Ethiopian government launched a massive expansion of the malaria prevention and control programme. The programme was aimed mainly at the reduction of malaria in populations living below 2,000 m ...