Uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy among women in selected communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy among women in selected communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Abstract Background Malaria in pregnancy has adverse effects on maternal and child health. Intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) with three doses of Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine is an effective preventive measure for malaria in pregnancy. However, 24.0% of women use this prophylactic regimen in Ebon...

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Main Authors: Christian Obasi Akpa, Joshua Odunayo Akinyemi, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Eniola Adetola Bamgboye, Tukur Dahiru, Ayo Stephen Adebowale, IkeOluwapo Oyeneye Ajayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Malaria
Intermittent preventive treatment
Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine
Uptake
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2629-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2629-4

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