The effects of malaria chemoprophylaxis given by traditional birth attendants on the course and outcome of pregnancy.
A trial of malaria chemoprophylaxis given by traditional birth attendants was undertaken in a rural area of The Gambia where access to antenatal clinics is difficult. Women received one or more doses of Maloprim or placebo from a traditional birth attendant during 1049 of 1208 pregnancies (87%) reco...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1989
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