Malaria in Pregnancy and Associated Factors Among Antenatal Clients in A Rural Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria
- Adewuyi Bolanle Toyin and1,2 & Adewuyi Gbolagade Morufu*3,4
- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20572507
- ISA Journal of Medical Sciences (ISAJMS)
Introduction: Malaria in Pregnancy has
detrimental effects on both the mother and the unborn child. Despite concerted
efforts to prevent it, prevalence of malaria in pregnancy and its attendant
complications are still very high in endemic region. This study was done to
assess the prevalence of malaria and its associated factors in pregnant women.
Method: This is a hospital-based
cross-sectional study conducted among pregnant women attending a tertiary
hospital Antenatal clinic. Questionnaire was administered to consented
participants. Thick and thin films
stained with giemsa stain viewed under microscope were used for detecting
malaria parasites.
Result: The prevalence of malaria
was 32.9%, Age, Religion, and the use of Insecticide-treated mosquito nets were
significantly associated with Malaria in pregnancy; p-value <0.001.
Conclusion: The Prevalence of Malaria infection is high among the pregnant women. Targeted programmes are needed for control of malaria among primigravida and women in their 3rd trimester of pregnancy. More women should be encouraged to use mosquito net.