Malaria intermittent preventive treatment in Nigeria: a qualitative study to explore barriers

Malaria intermittent preventive treatment in Nigeria: a qualitative study to explore barriers

Abstract Background While the use of sulphadoxine pyrimethamine (SP) is effective in preventing malaria infection during pregnancy, there are challenges limiting its uptake in Nigeria. This study aimed at exploring the barriers to IPTp usage among pregnant women in Kano state - Nigeria. Methods This...

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Main Authors: Fatima Mahmud Muhammad, Saharnaz Nedjat, Haniye Sadat Sajadi, Mahboubeh Parsaeian, Abraham Assan, Reza Majdzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Malaria
Intermittent preventive treatment
Barriers
Pregnant women
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06135-2

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