Environmental and sanitation challenges and their role in malaria transmission: A case study of Duport Road community, Paynesville City, Liberia

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 02 | 02 | Page :
    By

    J. Samuel Kamanda,

  • Atul Khajuria,

  • Eric Kwasi Elliason,

  • Stephen Monday,

  1. Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India
  2. Director, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab- 147301, India
  3. Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab- 147301, India.
  4. Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab- 147301, India

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Introduction: Environmental sanitation plays a crucial role in controlling malaria transmission, yet several factors continue to impede its effectiveness, particularly in communities with poor waste management and drainage systems. This study explores the factors that hinder proper environmental sanitation and their association with the spread of malaria among residents of Duport Road Community, Paynesville City, Liberia.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, gathering data from 400 participants—both men and women—between the ages of 18 and 55.Data collection instruments included structured questionnaires, interviews, and direct observations. The demographic data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and graphical representations such as pie and bar charts, while the research questions were examined using a correlation matrix. In addition, multiple regression analysis was used to examine the study’s hypotheses, with the level of significance set at 0.05.Results: Findings revealed that poor waste disposal, stagnant water accumulation, inadequate drainage systems, and low community awareness were key factors contributing to malaria prevalence. Improper garbage disposal led to mosquito breeding sites, while blocked drainage systems resulted in water stagnation, creating ideal conditions for mosquito larvae development. Furthermore, the study found that limited access to healthcare services and lack of effective government intervention exacerbated the situation. Statistical analysis indicated a significant correlation between environmental sanitation challenges and increased malaria transmission.Conclusions: Based on these findings, the study recommends improved waste management systems, community sensitization on proper sanitation practices, and government policies enforcing environmental health regulations to curb malaria spread. Strengthening drainage infrastructure and promoting vector control measures are essential strategies to mitigate the disease burden in Duport Road Community.

Keywords: Environmental sanitation, malaria transmission, waste management, drainage systems, vector control, public health, Paynesville City, Liberia

How to cite this article:
J. Samuel Kamanda, Atul Khajuria, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Stephen Monday. Environmental and sanitation challenges and their role in malaria transmission: A case study of Duport Road community, Paynesville City, Liberia. International Journal of Tropical Medicines. 2025; 02(02):-.
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J. Samuel Kamanda, Atul Khajuria, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Stephen Monday. Environmental and sanitation challenges and their role in malaria transmission: A case study of Duport Road community, Paynesville City, Liberia. International Journal of Tropical Medicines. 2025; 02(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijtm/article=2025/view=0


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Volume 02
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Received 01/04/2025
Accepted 19/05/2025
Published 23/05/2025
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