Knowledge and Practice of Malaria Prevention/Control Among Pregnant Women in Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The morbidity and mortality from malaria are still unacceptably high in the developing countries, especially among the vulnerable groups like pregnant women, despite all control efforts. The knowledge about the preventive measures of malaria is an important preceding factor for the acceptance and use of malaria preventive measures by community members. Therefore, this study assessed the knowledge and practices malaria among pregnant women in