A multicenter study of the prevalence and risk factors of malaria and anemia among pregnant women at first antenatal care visit in Ghana.
Linda Ahenkorah FondjoOtchere Addai-MensahMax Efui Annani-AkollorJude Tetteh QuarshieAdwoa Abrafi BoatengSamuel Ernest AssafuahEddie-Williams OwireduPublished in: PloS one (2020)
Although the prevalence of malaria is relatively low, that of anemia remains high. We recommend increasing efforts to make ITNs more available to strengthen malaria prevention. Public health education programs could help improve uptake and proper use of ITNs. To help reduce anemia in pregnancy, women should be empowered economically and interventions that reduce malnutrition should be encouraged. Women should be educated on early initiation of antenatal care to enhance surveillance, identification and treatment of anemia.
Keyphrases
- public health
- iron deficiency
- chronic kidney disease
- quality improvement
- healthcare
- plasmodium falciparum
- pregnant women
- pregnancy outcomes
- preterm birth
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- palliative care
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- cervical cancer screening
- skeletal muscle
- insulin resistance
- combination therapy
- chronic pain