Prevention of Malaria in Pregnancy: What Do the Pregnant Women of Nigeria Know and Do about It?

Stephen Okoroafor Kalu Laurent Cleenewerck Kabiru AbuBakar Gulma Devender Bhalla

Published in: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology (2022)

Our work presents important practice gaps associated with the prevention of malaria during pregnancy. The pregnant women seemed to be aware of the basic concepts related to malaria but that does not translate into adequate attitude and practice necessary for malaria reduction.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
plasmodium falciparum
primary care
healthcare
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
drug induced