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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Main Authors: Greenwood, B, Greenwood, A, Snow, R, Byass, P, Bennett, S, Hatib-N'Jie, AB
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1989