Malaria in children and women of childbearing age: infection prevalence, knowledge and use of malaria prevention tools in the province of Nyanga, Gabon

Malaria in children and women of childbearing age: infection prevalence, knowledge and use of malaria prevention tools in the province of Nyanga, Gabon

Abstract Background There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of preventative measures in Gabon, especially in rural areas. Adequate knowledge of malaria prevention and control can help in reducing the burden of malaria among vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant...

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Main Authors: Roméo Karl Imboumy-Limoukou, Sydney Maghendji-Nzondo, Pater Noster Sir-Ondo-Enguier, Julie Niemczura De Carvalho, Nathalie Pernelle Tsafack-Tegomo, Julie Buekens, Alain Prince Okouga, Augustin Mouinga-Ondeme, Sylvie Kwedy Nolna, Jean-Bernard Lekana-Douki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Prevalence
Preventive measures
Pregnant women
Children
Gabon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03411-5

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