Retrospective evaluation of referral by community health workers on the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of Malaria in pregnancy in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Retrospective evaluation of referral by community health workers on the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of Malaria in pregnancy in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of three doses of quality-assured sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy (IPTp), in moderate to high malaria transmission areas in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, coverage of IP...

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Main Authors: Bright Chukwudi Orji, Emily Bryce, Bartholomew Odio, Herbert Enyeribe Onuoha, Elizabeth Njoku, Charity Anoke, Emmanuel Ugwa, Joseph Enne, Adetiloye Oniyire, Emmanuel Otolorin, Kayode Afolabi, Nnenna C. Ogbulafor, Elizabeth Oliveras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Intermittent preventive treatment
Malaria
Pregnancy
Community distribution
Antenatal care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04921-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04921-7

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