An analysis of country adoption and implementation of the 2012 WHO recommendations for intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa

An analysis of country adoption and implementation of the 2012 WHO recommendations for intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background An estimated 30 million women give birth annually in malaria endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and infant outcomes. To combat the adverse effects of MiP, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend...

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Main Authors: Marianne Henry, Lia Florey, Susan Youll, Julie R. Gutman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria in pregnancy
Plasmodium
Intermittent preventive treatment
Sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine
sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2512-1

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