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Developing a spatial-statistical model and map of historical malaria prevalence in Botswana using a staged variable

Marlies H Craig¹, Brian L Sharp, Musawenkosi L H Mabaso

¹Malaria Research Programme, Medical Research Council, 491 Ridge Road, Overport, Durban, 4091, South Africa. craigm@mrc.ac.za

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This study developed a malaria risk map for Botswana using a systematic variable selection process. Key predictors identified were summer rainfall, mean annual temperature, and altitude, offering a parsimonious model for disease mapping.

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Area of Science:

* Geospatial analysis and epidemiological modeling.
* Environmental determinants of infectious disease transmission.

Background:

* Existing malaria risk maps often face challenges with variable selection due to data complexities.
* Developing a practical and systematic approach for variable selection is crucial for accurate spatial analysis of malaria risk.

Observation:

* A 1961/2 malaria prevalence survey in Botswana provided point-referenced data.
* Fifty potential environmental variables were initially assessed for association with malaria prevalence.

Findings:

* A parsimonious model identified summer rainfall, mean annual temperature, and altitude as significant predictors of malaria prevalence.
* A systematic, staged variable selection procedure, including spatial analysis, refined the model from 50 to 3 variables.
* The final Bayesian geo-statistical model effectively predicted malaria prevalence across Botswana.

Implications:

* The developed methodology offers a repeatable framework for mapping other environmentally influenced infectious diseases.
* The findings provide a refined understanding of historical malaria risk factors in Botswana.
* This approach demonstrates the utility of general-purpose statistical software for complex spatial epidemiological studies.