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The presence of stagnant water near the houses, the utilization of insecticide\u2010treated mosquito nets, the number of insecticide\u2010treated mosquito nets, and outdoor stays at night were all positively linked with the prevalence of malaria.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The overall prevalence estimate for symptomatic and asymptomatic malaria was high. Malaria is still a public health problem in the study area. Malaria infection was associated with the presence of stagnant water near the houses, the utilization of insecticide\u2010treated mosquito nets, the number of insecticide\u2010treated mosquito nets, and outdoor stays at night. 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