<p>&nbsp;An<strong> </strong>unmatched case-control study was implemented with 190 randomly selected respondents from September 5 to 25, 2023. Cases were individuals confirmed positive for Plasmodium species through rapid diagnostic tests, while controls were nearby residents who tested negative. The data collected by Kobo Toolbox software were exported to the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted, with statistical significance set at a P-value &lt; 0.05.&nbsp;</p>