The social dimensions of community delivery of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-010079
Abstract: Introduction Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulphadoxine pyrimethamine (IPTp) is a key malaria prevention strategy in sub-Saharan African countries. We conducted an anthropological study as part of a project aiming to evaluate a community-based… read more here.
Keywords: iptp; community; pregnancy; preventive treatment ... See more keywords
Determinants of uptake of first dose of intermittent preventive treatment among pregnant women in a secondary health Centre in Maiduguri, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03388-8
Abstract: Background Studies on uptake of first dose of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) are lacking, despite it being a predictor of subsequent doses. This study aimed at assessing the determinants of uptake of first… read more here.
Keywords: first dose; dose intermittent; pregnant women; iptp ... See more keywords
Association between timing and number of antenatal care visits on uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria during pregnancy among Malawian women
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-018-2360-z
Abstract: BackgroundMalaria in pregnancy is a critical public health challenge, and intermittent preventive treatment for malaria during pregnancy (IPTp) has proven to be an effective intervention. However, access to and use of malaria interventions, including IPTp,… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; intermittent preventive; anc; treatment malaria ... See more keywords
An analysis of country adoption and implementation of the 2012 WHO recommendations for intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-018-2512-1
Abstract: BackgroundAn estimated 30 million women give birth annually in malaria endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and infant outcomes. To combat the adverse effects… read more here.
Keywords: policy; implementation; adoption; sub saharan ... See more keywords
Determinants of uptake of intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy: a review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-3004-7
Abstract: Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) contributes to devastating maternal and neonatal outcomes. Coverage of intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp) remains alarmingly low. Data was compiled from MiP programme reviews and performed a literature search on… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; treatment pregnancy; intermittent preventive; determinants uptake ... See more keywords
Determinants of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine in pregnant women (IPTp-SP) in Mali, a household survey
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03764-5
Abstract: Background In malaria endemic regions, intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is recommended for all pregnant women during prenatal consultation, from the fourth month of pregnancy up to the time of delivery. The Government of… read more here.
Keywords: iptp; intermittent preventive; sulfadoxine pyrimethamine; treatment sulfadoxine ... See more keywords
Impact on pregnancy outcomes of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in urban and peri-urban Papua New Guinea: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-05010-0
Abstract: Background Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) reduces malaria-attributable adverse pregnancy outcomes and may also prevent low birth weight ( read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy outcomes; birth; intermittent preventive; sulfadoxine pyrimethamine ... See more keywords
Association between adequacy of antenatal care and uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy among women in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-025-05537-w
Abstract: Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp-SP) is an important strategy for preventing malaria in pregnant women and their unborn children. Ghana has adopted IPTp-SP as part of its National Malaria Control Programme, but… read more here.
Keywords: anc; adequacy; intermittent preventive; pregnancy ... See more keywords
Are rural pregnant women disadvantaged in accessing intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Ebonyi State, Nigeria?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269305
Abstract: Introduction Adequate intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) uptake (≥3 doses) routinely delivered at antenatal clinics is effective in preventing malaria during pregnancy. Whereas, low IPTp uptake (24.0%) had been reported among pregnant women in Ebonyi State,… read more here.
Keywords: state; ebonyi state; urban rural; pregnant women ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Taking Intermittent Preventive Treatment in Pregnancy in Sierra Leone
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed4010032
Abstract: Malaria infection during pregnancy is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that gestational and congenital malaria can be prevented by using intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; pregnancy; taking iptp; prevalence ... See more keywords
Impact of Three-Year Intermittent Preventive Treatment Using Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapies on Malaria Morbidity in Malian Schoolchildren
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed5030148
Abstract: Previous studies have shown that a single season of intermittent preventive treatment in schoolchildren (IPTsc) targeting the transmission season has reduced the rates of clinical malaria, all-cause clinic visits, asymptomatic parasitemia, and anemia. Efficacy over… read more here.
Keywords: three year; intermittent preventive; clinic visits; preventive treatment ... See more keywords