<p><strong>Methods:</strong> An unmatched case-control study was conducted in Mayknetal from March 25–April 7, 2024. A sample size of 78 cases and 156 controls was calculated using Epi-Info-7, selected randomly from the malaria register book. Cases were confirmed positive, and controls were confirmed negative via rapid diagnostic tests. Data were collected through interviews, entered in Epi-Data v3.1, and analysed with SPSS v23. Results were reported using adjusted odds ratios (AOR), 95% confidence intervals, and p-values.</p><p><br></p>