Epidemiological Aspects of Malaria in Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Mwene Ditu, DR Congo

Jean-Claude, Musasa Kasongo; Bienfait, Mwarabu Much'apa; Simon, Ilunga Kandolo; Jean-Baptiste, Kakoma Sakatolo Zambeze

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“…Results from this study showed that farmers were 2.3 times at increased odds of becoming infected with malaria parasites. Similar observations were found in studies carried out in Ethiopia [ 65 ], Ghana [ 66 ], Kenya [ 67 ] and Congo [ 68 ]. This could be because these women practiced agricultural activities (a form of outdoor activity) either at dawn or dusk thus increasing the risk of them receiving infective bites from the mosquito vector [ 69 ].…”

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“…This could be because these women practiced agricultural activities (a form of outdoor activity) either at dawn or dusk thus increasing the risk of them receiving infective bites from the mosquito vector [ 69 ]. Moreover, reports from several studies have persistently shown an increased risk of malaria infection among individuals living in houses with many family members [ 68 , 70 , 71 ]. Study findings however demonstrated otherwise that pregnant women in households of one to three family members were 1.4 times at increased odds of being infected with malaria.…”

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Association between malaria and undernutrition among pregnant women at presentation for antenatal care in health facilities in the Mount Cameroon region

Jugha,

Anchang,

Taiwe

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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In resource limited settings, malaria and undernutrition are major public health problems in pregnancy. Therefore, this study assessed the association between malaria infection and undernutrition among pregnant women in the Mount Cameroon area. This cross-sectional study enrolled 1,014 pregnant women consecutively over a year. A structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic information and clinical data. Maternal nutrition was assessed using dietary diversity (DD). Peripheral blood samples collected were used for the diagnosis of malaria parasitaemia by microscopy whereas haemoglobin (Hb) levels were determined using an Hb meter. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with malaria and dietary diversity. The prevalence of malaria infection and undernutrition was 17.8% and 89.6% respectively. In addition, of those infected with malaria, geometric mean parasite density was 301/μL of blood (range: 40–9280) while mean DD score was 3.57±0.82 (range: 1–7). The odds of being infected with malaria parasitaemia was highest among women enrolled in the rainy season (OR = 1.58, P = 0.043), who were farmers (OR = 2.3, P = 0.030), had a household size of < 4 individuals (OR = 1.48, P = 0.026) and who were febrile (OR = 1.87, P < 0.001). Also, attending clinic visits in Mutengene Medical Centre (OR = 2.0, P = 0.012) or Buea Integrated Health Centre (OR = 2.9, P = < 0.001), being < 25 years (OR = 2.4, P = 0.002) and a farmer (OR = 10.6, P = 0.024) as well as < 4 clinic visits (OR = 1.62, P = 0.039) were identified as predictors of undernutrition. Furthermore, the association between malaria and DD was statistically significant (P = 0.015). In this study, undernutrition was highly frequent than malaria infection. Thus, there is an urgent need to improve maternal awareness through nutritional counselling and health campaigns on the benefits of consuming at least five food groups. Besides, improved maternal dietary nutrient intake is likely to have impact on the burden of malaria parasite infection.

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Association between malaria and undernutrition among pregnant women at presentation for antenatal care in health facilities in the Mount Cameroon region

Jugha,

Anchang,

Taiwe

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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“…The prevalence of malaria parasite among pregnant women in Zaria, Nigeria was 23.5% (Abigail, Aminu and Abdullahi, 2021) Similarly; studies from other malaria endemic parts of Africa have also reported significant variations in the prevalence of malaria parasitaemia among pregnant women. In Kenya, a prevalence of 26.1% was reported (Ter Kuile et al 2003), 12.9% in cross sectional study (Nyamu et al, 2020) in Cameroun, 82.4% (Walker et al, 2005); 25% (Asoba et al, 2009); 11.0% in Ghana in a cross sectional study (Ahad-zie et al, 2022); 10.3% in Ethopia (Gontie et al, 2020); 14.97% in DR Congo, (Jean-claude et al, 2018); 36.52% Niger Republic (Banao et al, 2010); 15.3% in Benin (Briand et al, 2020), while in Burkina Faso 21.5% (Sheick et al, 2007); 15.7% by (Yaro et al, 2021).…”

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Epidemiological Study of Malaria Infection among Pregnant Women in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Pindar,

Chessed,

Manu

2023

jasem

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Malaria is one of the most devastating diseases plaguing mankind. The disease is endemic in tropical and sub-Saharan Africa of which Nigeria belongs. The Epidemiological study of malaria infection among pregnant women was carried out on 1,521 patients reporting for their first antenatal clinic in hospitals and clinics, in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria. Giemsa stained thick and thin films for malaria parasite test was carried out on the women, alongside obtaining information on their socio-demographic characteristics. Most of our participant were in the age group 21-30 years (56.34%), while most of them had their secondary education (49.85%) and were housewives 99.41%. The prevalence of malaria was 8.48%, with the 21-30 year old age group having the highest prevalence of malaria (56.34%). The highest prevalence of malaria was among those in their second trimester (11.48%), while those with more than seven children had the highest prevalence of malaria (25.00%). The highest prevalence of malaria was seen among those with non-formal education (11.30%), housewives (8.44%) and the single pregnant women (22.22%). The prevalence of malaria was statistically significant with age group and occupation. We advise that measures encouraging personal and environmental hygiene, use of prophylactic drugs and sleeping under treated mosquito nets should be encouraged to reduce the prevalence of malaria among the pregnant women.

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Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Plasmodium falciparum among Pregnant Women Attending Selected Hospitals in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State

Dikwa,

Baban Takko,

Vantsawa

et al. 2023

UJMR

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Pregnancy-related malaria is a serious public health issue that significantly raises the risk of death for both mothers and babies in malaria-endemic nations. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malaria and molecularly detect Plasmodium falciparumamong pregnant women attending selected hospitals in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State.Blood samples were collected from 309 pregnant women attending BarauDikko Teaching Hospital Kaduna, General Hospital Kawo and Nigerian Defence Academy Hospital Kaduna. The samples were analysed microscopically and molecularly for Plasmodium falciparum. A self-administered questionnaire was administered to each pregnant woman to obtain information such as occupation, age and gestation period. Results show a prevalence of 65.0% forPlasmodium falciparum malaria among the pregnant women with significant (p < 0.05) difference between malaria and sampling location. The highest prevalence was recorded in pregnant women attending General Hospital Kawo with a prevalence of 76.9%, followed by women attending NDA hospital with a prevalence of 65.0% and those attending Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital had 53.4%. %). Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum was seen higher in women in their second trimester of pregnancy with 68.9% prevalence, younger aged pregnant women with 66.7% prevalence and self-employed pregnant women with 66.2% prevalence. Results further showed that out of 12 samples with high parasite density subjected to molecular analysis, only 5 (41.7%) were positive for Plasmodium falciparum. The study revealed the prevalence of 65.0% of P falciparum infection among pregnant women attending selected hospitals in the studied area. Adequate utilization of insecticide treated net is essential to prevent exposure to mosquito bites leading to reduction in maternal mortality.

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Epidemiological Aspects of Malaria in Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Mwene Ditu, DR Congo

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References 18 publications

Association between malaria and undernutrition among pregnant women at presentation for antenatal care in health facilities in the Mount Cameroon region

Association between malaria and undernutrition among pregnant women at presentation for antenatal care in health facilities in the Mount Cameroon region

Epidemiological Study of Malaria Infection among Pregnant Women in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria

Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Plasmodium falciparum among Pregnant Women Attending Selected Hospitals in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State

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