Is improvement in indicators of women’s empowerment associated with uptake of WHO recommended IPTp-SP levels in sub-Saharan Africa? A multilevel approach
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047606
Abstract: Objectives The global burden of malaria has reduced considerably; however, malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where about 32 million pregnant women are at risk of acquiring malaria. The… read more here.
Keywords: uptake; iptp; level; sub saharan ... 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