https://www.orapuh.org/ojs/index.php/acadrep <p>Orapuh Academic Repository <em>(Orap Acad Rep) </em>&nbsp;is online repository of academic oral and public health.</p> <p>The repository exists to keep deposited oral and public health documents safe, make them available online for the public's use, and make them visible&nbsp; in the academic oral and public health market place.</p> <p><strong>Aim</strong></p> <p>The repository aims to improve access to the oral and public health knowledge and research that are developed in academic institutions, especially from resource-limited settings of the world.</p> <p><strong>Scope</strong></p> <p>Orap Acad Rep welcomes oral and public health:</p> <p>1. PhD and Master’s Theses<br>2. Books<br>3. Book chapters<br>4. Academic publications (journal papers)<br>5. Undergraduate essays and dissertations<br>6. Reports<br>7. Inaugural lectures<br>8. Bibliographies</p> <p><strong>Open Access Information</strong></p> <p>All documents in Orap Acad Rep are open-access documents distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International License.</p> <p><strong>Copyright information</strong><br>Orapuh does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.</p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.orapuh.org/ojs/ojs-3.1.2-4/index.php/oraprep/about"><strong>here</strong></a> to read more about the Repository.</p> <p><a href="https://www.orapuh.org/ojs/ojs-3.1.2-4/index.php/acadrep/policies">Editorial Policies</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.orapuh.org/ojs/ojs-3.1.2-4/index.php/acadrep/about/editorialTeam">Editor</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://orapuh.org/ojs/ojs-3.1.2-4/index.php/acadrep/about/submissions">Author Guidelines</a></p> Orapuh, Inc. en-US Orapuh Academic Repository 2806-481X <p>Authors of documents published in <em>Orap Acad Rep</em> are the copyright holders of their documents. When they accept our terms of use, they grant any third party the right to use, reproduce or disseminate their document freely without fiscal or registration restrictions.</p> https://www.orapuh.org/ojs/index.php/acadrep/article/view/OAR2501 <p><strong>Introduction</strong></p> <p>Malaria, despite progress made, remains a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it represents a considerable challenge, with intense transmission. Several studies have highlighted the importance of environmental and socio-economic factors in malaria transmission, but few in Kisangani.</p> <p><strong>Purpose</strong></p> <p>This study aims to identify the socio-economic and environmental factors that influence malaria transmission in urban Kisangani. This identification will allow for the proposal of adapted prevention strategies.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong></p> <p>This will be an analytical cross-sectional study that will take place from December 1, 2023, to May 15, 2024. The statistical units within households will consist of household heads, pregnant women, and children aged 0 to 5 years. Using Schwartz's formula (z²<em>p</em>q)/d2) with an anticipated non-response rate of 5%, a sample of 403 households will be selected randomly and systematically. These will be guided interviews using a structured survey questionnaire on KoboCollect. Surveyors will administer these questionnaires and collect blood samples to assess malaria parasitemia. Data will be analyzed with STATA 13 software. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be used to describe the characteristics of the respondents and identify the factors associated with malaria transmission in urban areas.</p> <p><strong>Expected Results</strong></p> <p>The results will be presented in tables and graphs to describe the characteristics of the individuals, and a bivariate analysis will identify the associated factors.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p> <p>This study will contribute to improving the understanding of malaria transmission in urban Kisangani and will provide essential information for more effective and locally adapted prevention strategies.</p> Héritier Guld Amosi Kikwata Starmans Bofoe Lokango Venance Feruzi Kikuni Lwanga Kakule Lwanga Dieu-Merci Kombozi Yaya Théophile Yanyongo Twangaka Alliance Tagoto Tepungipame Eugene Basandja Longembe John Panda Lukongo Kitronza Copyright (c) 2025 Héritier Guld Amosi Kikwata, Starmans Bofoe Lokango, Venance Feruzi Kikuni, Lwanga Kakule Lwanga, Dieu-Merci Kombozi Yaya, Théophile Yanyongo Twangaka, Alliance Tagoto Tepungipame, Eugene Basandja Longembe, John Panda Lukongo Kitronza https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 2501 2501