scholarly journals Associations Between Malaria in Pregnancy and Neonatal Neurological Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harriet L.S. Lawford ◽  
Mercy A. Nuamah ◽  
Helen G. Liley ◽  
Alison Griffin ◽  
Cecilia E. Lekpor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
Neurological Outcomes ◽  
In Pregnancy

Impact of Malaria in Pregnancy on Risk of Malaria in Young Children: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangshin Park ◽  
Christina E. Nixon ◽  
Olivia Miller ◽  
Nam-Kyong Choi ◽  
Jonathan D. Kurtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
In Pregnancy

Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy: Knowledge of Community Pharmacists in Ibadan, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wuraola Akande-Sholabi ◽  
Olayinka S. Ilesanmi ◽  
Ayandare S. Ayanleke
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

scholarly journals Acceptability of single screening and treatment policy for the control of malaria in pregnancy: perceptions of providers and pregnant women from selected health facilities in Lindi region, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chonge Kitojo ◽  
Frank Chacky ◽  
Emmanuel S. Kigadye ◽  
Joseph P. Mugasa ◽  
Abdallah Lusasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests ◽  
Experienced Pain ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background Tanzania started implementing single screening and treatment (SST) for all pregnant women attending their first antenatal care (ANC) visits in 2014, using malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and treating those who test positive according to the national guidelines. However, there is a paucity of data to show the acceptability of SST to both pregnant women and health care workers (HCWs), taking into consideration the shortage of workers and the added burden of this policy to the health system. This study assessed the perceptions and opinions of health service users and providers to determine the acceptability of SST policy. Methods Pregnant women and HCWs in eight health facilities in two districts of Lindi region (Kilwa and Lindi) were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires with open and close-ended questions. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected, including demographic characteristics, women’s experience, their perception on SST and challenges they face when receiving services for malaria offered at ANC. Experience of HCWs regarding the implementation of SST as part of routine services and the challenges encountered when providing ANC services for malaria in pregnancy (MIP) were also assessed. Results Of the 143 pregnant women interviewed, 97% viewed testing favourably and would wish to be tested for malaria again, while 95% were satisfied with services and reasons for testing during the first ANC visit. Nearly all (99%) would recommend their fellow pregnant women to be tested for malaria and all women recommended that the Ministry of Health should continue the SST strategy. This was despite the fact that 76% of the women experienced pain and 16% had anxiety as a result of finger prick. Sixteen HCWs (mostly nurses) were interviewed; they also viewed SST implementation favourably and reported feeling empowered to use RDTs for malaria screening. The main challenge identified by HCWs was that nurses are not allowed to prescribe anti-malarials to women who test positive and need to refer them to the outpatient department for treatment. Conclusion SST was considered an acceptable approach to control MIP by HCWs and pregnant women, and they recommended the continuation of the policy. In addition, consideration should be given to implementing a task-shifting policy to allow nurses to dispense anti-malarials to pregnant women.

Malaria in pregnancy

1993 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 496-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens C. Prien-Larsen ◽  
Martin Stjernquist
Keyword(s):  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Malaria in pregnancy: adverse effects on haemoglobin levels and birthweight in primigravidae and multigravidae

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 770-778 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. E. Shulman ◽  
T. Marshall ◽  
E. K. Dorman ◽  
J. N. Bulmer ◽  
F. Cutts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Maternal immunization and malaria in pregnancy

Vaccine ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (24) ◽  
pp. 3358-3361 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
Maternal Immunization ◽  
In Pregnancy
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