Predictors of knowledge and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria among the pregnant women in Pakistan

Abstract Background Malaria is endemic to Pakistan with high prevalence among pregnant women and linked with maternal anaemia, intrauterine growth retardation, preterm birth, and low birth weight. The use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is a proven and cost-effective intervention preventin...

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Main Authors: Ramesh Kumar, Midhat Farzeen, Jamil Ahmed, Manohar Lal, Ratana Somrongthong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03878-w