Malaria in pregnancy: A community-based study on the knowledge, perception, and prevention among Nigerian women

Malaria in pregnancy: A community-based study on the knowledge, perception, and prevention among Nigerian women

Background: Malaria accounts for approximately 1 million deaths annually and about 300,000 deaths in Nigeria alone. Pregnant women and their unborn babies are particularly vulnerable to the adverse consequences of malaria. This study assessed the knowledge, perception, and preventive practices for m...

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Main Authors: Ifeoma P Okafor, Chinonso Ezekude, Esther O Oluwole, Olanrewaju O Onigbogi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
Malaria in pregnancy
knowledge
perception
preventive practices
Nigeria
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2019;volume=8;issue=4;spage=1359;epage=1364;aulast=Okafor

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