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Asymptomatic malaria and anaemia among pregnant women during high and low malaria transmission seasons in Burkina Faso: household-based cross-sectional surveys in Burkina Faso, 2013 and 2017.

Toussaint RouambaSékou SamadoulougouMady OuédraogoHervé HienHalidou TintoFati Kirakoya-Samadoulougou
Published in: Malaria journal (2021)
This study revealed that the prevalence of malaria asymptomatic carriage and anaemia among pregnant women at the community level remain high throughout the year. Thus, more efforts are needed to increase prevention measures such as IPTp-SP coverage in order to reduce anaemia and contribute to preventing low birth weight and poor pregnancy outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • low birth weight
  • plasmodium falciparum
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • cross sectional
  • preterm infants
  • iron deficiency
  • preterm birth
  • human milk
  • pregnant women
  • healthcare
  • risk factors