Socio-economic behavioural indicators of falciparum malaria parasitaemia and moderate to severe anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria

Socio-economic behavioural indicators of falciparum malaria parasitaemia and moderate to severe anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria

Abstract Background Incidence of malaria and anaemia are of public health importance especially in pregnant women in endemic regions, due to the negative health consequences to the mother and fetus. This study aimed to assess the pattern of falciparum malaria infection and anaemia, based on malaria...

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Main Authors: Adeola Y. Olukosi, Abiodun Olakiigbe, Olusola Ajibaye, Bassey A. Orok, Olugbenga O. Aina, Samuel K. Akindele, Olajumoke O. Akinyele, Adebayo T. Onajole, Samson T. Awolola, Tolulope Arowolo, Bamigboye M. Afolabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Anaemia
Pregnancy
Behavioural factors
Southwest Nigeria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03462-8

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