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Title: | Prevalence of malaria and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Ishaka Adventist Hospital |
Authors: | Byabashaija, Johnesm |
Keywords: | Malaria Pregnant women Antenatal clinic Adventist Hospital |
Issue Date: | Sep-2018 |
Publisher: | Kampala International University, Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry |
Abstract: | Background: In the sub Saharan Africa, malaria affects an estimated 24 million pregnant women and the region records the greatest severity of malaria accounting for 90% of all the deaths. Thus, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of malaria and possible risk factors for malaria among pregnant women attending ANC at Ishaka Adventist Hospital. Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out among 185 pregnant women after informed consent was obtained. Data on demographic factors and prevalence of malaria was collected using a pretested questionnaire. Collected data was entered and analyzed using the IBM SPSS 25. Results: Of the total 185 pregnant women in the study, 19.5% were infected with malaria parasites. It was found that prevalence of malaria was increased by, non-usage of ITNs, primigravity and not taking IPT. Conclusion: Malaria prevalence was high due to not using ITNs and IPT as preventive measures. Increasing awareness about malaria preventive measures will help to reduce malaria infection. |
Description: | A research dissertation submitted to the faculty of clinical medicine and dentistry in partial fulfillment of requirements for the award of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery of Kampala International University |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12306/4337 |
Appears in Collections: | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBchB) |
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