scholarly journals Malaria in children and women of childbearing age: infection prevalence, knowledge and use of malaria prevention tools in the province of Nyanga, Gabon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roméo Karl IMBOUMY-LIMOUKOU ◽  
Sydney MAGHENDJI-NZONDO ◽  
Pater Noster SIR-ONDO-ENGUIER ◽  
Julie NIEMCZURA DE CARVALHO ◽  
Nathalie Pernelle TSAFACK TEGOMO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Plasmodial Infection

Abstract Background: There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of preventative measures in Gabon, especially in rural areas. Adequate knowledge of malaria prevention and control can help in reducing the burden of malaria among vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children under five year old living in malaria endemic settings. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of malaria and the knowledge and attitude towards this disease in households in the Nyanga Province. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess malaria knowledge, prevention practices and prevalence of the malaria infection in five departments of the Nyanga Province. Plasmodial infection was diagnosed in children ≤ 5 years of age and women aged 15-49 years using rapid diagnostic tests. A questionnaire was administered randomly to women aged 15-49 years and to the parents or guardians of children aged ≤ 5 years in 535 households during a two weeks period in March 2018. Overall, the respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge on malaria, malaria prevention practices and malaria prevalence were evaluated and compared across the five departments.Results: Data from a total of 1,307 participants were included in this study, including 631 women of childbearing age (including 61 pregnant women) and 676 children. Practically the entire (97.7%) interviewed population had already heard about malaria and attributed the cause of malaria to a mosquito bite (95.7%). This survey revealed that the reported rate of reported bednet use was 73.3%. The study observed an average malaria parasite prevalence of 13.9%. All departmental capitals of the Nyanga province had a significant level of malaria infection except for the Mayumba where no plasmodial infection was foundConclusion: High malaria prevalence is found in the departmental capital cities of the Nyanga province. This study reveals that respondents have a high knowledge of the malaria symptoms, its mode of transmission and preventive measures. Despite this high level of knowledge of the disease and its preventive measures, the incidence of malaria remains relatively high in this rural community highlighting the need for other types of interventions.

scholarly journals Malaria in children and women of childbearing age: infection prevalence, knowledge and use of malaria prevention tools in the province of Nyanga, Gabon

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roméo Karl Imboumy-Limoukou ◽  
Sydney Maghendji-Nzondo ◽  
Pater Noster Sir-Ondo-Enguier ◽  
Julie Niemczura De Carvalho ◽  
Nathalie Pernelle Tsafack-Tegomo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Plasmodial Infection

Abstract Background There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of preventative measures in Gabon, especially in rural areas. Adequate knowledge of malaria prevention and control can help in reducing the burden of malaria among vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children under 5 years old living in malaria-endemic settings. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of malaria and the knowledge and attitude towards this disease in households in Nyanga Province. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess malaria knowledge, prevention practices and prevalence of the malaria infection in five departments of Nyanga Province. Plasmodial infection was diagnosed in children  ≤ 5 years of age and women aged 15-49 years using rapid diagnostic tests. A questionnaire was administered randomly to women aged 15–49 years and to the parents or guardians of children aged ≤ 5 years in 535 households during a 2-week period in March 2018. Overall, the respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of malaria, malaria prevention practices and malaria prevalence were evaluated and compared across the five departments. Results Data from a total of 1,307 participants were included in this study, including 631 women of childbearing age (61 of them pregnant) and 676 children. Practically the entire (97.7%) interviewed population had heard about malaria and attributed the cause of malaria to a mosquito bite (95.7%). This survey revealed that the reported rate of reported bed-net use was 73.3%. The study observed an average malaria parasite prevalence of 13.9%. All departmental capitals of Nyanga Province had a significant level of malaria infection except for Mayumba where no plasmodial infection was found. Conclusion High malaria prevalence is found in the departmental capital cities of Nyanga Province. This study reveals that respondents have a high knowledge of the malaria symptoms, its mode of transmission and preventive measures. Despite this high level of knowledge of the disease and its preventive measures, the incidence of malaria remains relatively high in this rural community highlighting the need for other types of interventions.

scholarly journals Malaria in children and women of childbearing age: infection prevalence, knowledge and use of malaria prevention tools in the province of Nyanga, Gabon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roméo Karl IMBOUMY-LIMOUKOU ◽  
Sydney MAGHENDJI-NZONDO ◽  
Pater Noster SIR-ONDO-ENGUIER ◽  
Julie NIEMCZURA DE CARVALHO ◽  
Nathalie Pernelle TSAFACK TEGOMO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Plasmodial Infection

Abstract Background There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of preventative measures in Gabon, especially in rural areas. Adequate knowledge of malaria prevention and control can help in reducing the burden of malaria among vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children under five years old living in malaria-endemic settings. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of malaria and the knowledge and attitude towards this disease in households in Nyanga Province. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess malaria knowledge, prevention practices and prevalence of the malaria infection in five departments of Nyanga Province. Plasmodial infection was diagnosed in children ≤5 years of age and women aged 15-49 years using rapid diagnostic tests. A questionnaire was administered randomly to women aged 15-49 years and to the parents or guardians of children aged ≤5 years in 535 households during a 2-week period in March 2018. Overall, the respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of malaria, malaria prevention practices and malaria prevalence were evaluated and compared across the five departments.Results Data from a total of 1,307 participants were included in this study, including 631 women of childbearing age (61 of them pregnant) and 676 children. Practically the entire (97.7%) interviewed population had heard about malaria and attributed the cause of malaria to a mosquito bite (95.7%). This survey revealed that the reported rate of reported bed-net use was 73.3%. The study observed an average malaria parasite prevalence of 13.9%. All departmental capitals of Nyanga Province had a significant level of malaria infection except for Mayumba where no plasmodial infection was foundConclusion High malaria prevalence is found in the departmental capital cities of Nyanga Province. This study reveals that respondents have a high knowledge of the malaria symptoms, its mode of transmission and preventive measures. Despite this high level of knowledge of the disease and its preventive measures, the incidence of malaria remains relatively high in this rural community highlighting the need for other types of interventions.

scholarly journals Malaria in children and women of childbearing age: prevalence and knowledge in the province of Nyanga, Gabon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roméo Karl IMBOUMY-LIMOUKOU ◽  
Sydney MAGHENDJI-NZONDO ◽  
Pater Noster SIR-ONDO-ENGUIER ◽  
Julie Niemczura ◽  
Nathalie Pernelle TSAFACK TEGOMO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plasmodial Infection

Abstract Background: There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of preventative measures in Gabon, especially in rural areas. Adequate knowledge of malaria prevention and control can help in reducing the burden of malaria among vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children aged under 5 years old living in malaria endemic settings. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of malaria and the knowledge and attitude towards this disease in households in the Nyanga Province. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess malaria knowledge, prevention practices and prevalence of the infection in five departments of the Nyanga Province. Malaria infection was confirmed using rapid diagnostic tests. A questionnaire was administered randomly to 535 households during a two weeks period in March 2018. Overall, the respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge on malaria, malaria prevention practices and malaria prevalence were evaluated and compared across the five departments. Results: Data was collected on 1,307 participants were included in this study, 631 women of childbearing age (including 61 pregnant women) and 676 children. Practically the entire (97.7%) interviewed population had already heard about malaria and attributed the cause of malaria to a mosquito bite (95.7%). This survey revealed that the bed net coverage rate was 73.3%. The study observed an average malaria parasite prevalence of 13.9%. All departments of Nyanga province had significant level of malaria infection except for the Mayumba department where no plasmodial infection was found. The overall prevalence of the plasmodial infection was significantly higher in children and pregnant women compared to adults in the cities of Tchibanga and Moabi. Conclusion: Malaria is highly prevalent in the province of Nyanga. Our findings show that children under five and pregnant women are more vulnerable to malaria in this area of the country. This study reveals that respondents have a high knowledge of mode of transmission, malaria symptoms and preventive measures. Despite this high level of knowledge of the disease and its preventive measures, the incidence of malaria remains relatively high in this rural community highlighting the need for continuous strategic interventions particularly health awareness and educational programs

scholarly journals Malaria in children and women of childbearing age: prevalence and knowledge in the province of Nyanga, Gabon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roméo Karl IMBOUMY-LIMOUKOU ◽  
Sydney MAGHENDJI-NZONDO ◽  
Pater Noster SIR-ONDO-ENGUIER ◽  
Nathalie Pernelle TSAFACK TEGOMO ◽  
Alain Prince OKOUGA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plasmodial Infection

Abstract Background: There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of preventative measures in Gabon, especially in rural areas. Adequate knowledge of malaria prevention and control can help in reducing the burden of malaria among vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children aged under 5 years old living in malaria endemic settings. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of malaria and the knowledge and attitude towards this disease in households in the Nyanga Province. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess malaria knowledge, prevention practices and prevalence of the infection in five departments of the Nyanga Province. Malaria infection was confirmed using rapid diagnostic tests. A questionnaire was administered randomly to 535 households during a two weeks period in March 2018. Overall, the respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge on malaria, malaria prevention practices and malaria prevalence were evaluated and compared across the five departments. Results: Data was collected on 1,307 participants were included in this study, 631 women of childbearing age (including 61 pregnant women) and 676 children. Practically the entire (97.7%) interviewed population had already heard about malaria and attributed the cause of malaria to a mosquito bite (95.7%). This survey revealed that the bed net coverage rate was 73.3%. The study observed an average malaria parasite prevalence of 13.9%. All departments of Nyanga province had significant level of malaria infection except for the Mayumba department where no plasmodial infection was found. The overall prevalence of the plasmodial infection was significantly higher in children and pregnant women compared to adults in the cities of Tchibanga and Moabi. Conclusion: Malaria is highly prevalent in the province of Nyanga. Our findings show that children under five and pregnant women are more vulnerable to malaria in this area of the country. This study reveals that respondents have a high knowledge of mode of transmission, malaria symptoms and preventive measures. Despite this high level of knowledge of the disease and its preventive measures, the incidence of malaria remains relatively high in this rural community highlighting the need for continuous strategic interventions particularly health awareness and educational programs

scholarly journals Utilization of key preventive measures for pregnancy complications and malaria among women in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariame Ouedraogo ◽  
Jaameeta Kurji ◽  
Lakew Abebe ◽  
Ronald Labonté ◽  
Sudhakar Morankar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Maternal Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Wealth Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jimma Zone

Abstract Background In Ethiopia, malaria infections and other complications during pregnancy contribute to the high burden of maternal morbidity and mortality. Preventive measures are available, however little is known about the factors influencing the uptake of maternal health services and interventions by pregnant women in Ethiopia. Methods We analyzed data from a community-based cross-sectional survey conducted in 2016 in three rural districts of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, with 3784 women who had a pregnancy outcome in the year preceding the survey. We used multivariable logistic regression models accounting for clustering to identify the determinants of antenatal care (ANC) attendance and insecticide-treated net (ITN) ownership and use, and the prevalence and predictors of malaria infection among pregnant women. Results Eighty-four percent of interviewed women reported receiving at least one ANC visit during their last pregnancy, while 47% reported attending four or more ANC visits. Common reasons for not attending ANC included women’s lack of awareness of its importance (48%), distance to health facility (23%) and unavailability of transportation (14%). Important determinants of ANC attendance included higher education level and wealth status, woman’s ability to make healthcare decisions, and pregnancy intendedness. An estimated 48% of women reported owning an ITN during their last pregnancy. Of these, 55% reported to have always slept under it during their last pregnancy. Analysis revealed that the odds of owning and using ITNs were respectively 2.07 (95% CI: 1.62–2.63) and 1.73 (95% CI: 1.32–2.27) times higher among women who attended at least one ANC visit. The self-reported prevalence of malaria infection during pregnancy was low (1.4%) across the three districts. We found that young, uneducated, and unemployed women presented higher odds of malaria infection during their last pregnancy. Conclusion ANC and ITN uptake during pregnancy in Jimma Zone fall below the respective targets of 95 and 90% set in the Ethiopian Health Sector Transformation Plan for 2020, suggesting that more intensive programmatic efforts still need to be directed towards improving access to these health services. Reaching ANC non-users and ITN ownership and use as part of ANC services could be emphasized to address these gaps.

scholarly journals Anthropometric indices for non-pregnant women of childbearing age differ widely among four low-middle income populations

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Michael Hambidge ◽  
Nancy F Krebs ◽  
Ana Garcés ◽  
Jamie E Westcott ◽  
Lester Figueroa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Middle Income

Hepatitis C Virus in Women of Childbearing Age, Pregnant Women, and Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 633-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah F. Schillie ◽  
Lauren Canary ◽  
Alaya Koneru ◽  
Noele P. Nelson ◽  
Wade Tanico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Women And Children

scholarly journals Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil tentang HIV/AIDS dengan Perilaku Pemeriksaan Test PITC (Provider Initiated Test and Counselling) di Puskesmas Sleman Yogyakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Annisaa’ Nurmasari ◽  
Fatimah Fatimah ◽  
Febrina Suci Hati
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Hiv Aids

<p>HIV infection in pregnant women can threaten the life of the mother and the mother can transmit the virus to their babies. Sleman PHC registered 2 people including one pregnant woman and one women of childbearing age in the year of 2014. Incidence of pregnant women suffering from HIV-AIDS in 2014 is 1 patients and detected from PITC test results for 7 weeks in a row is 1 patient. And in January year of 2015 found 1 patient with 3 times test and the results was positive. The purpose of this study was to determine relationship between Knowledge Level of Pregnant women about HIV/AIDS and Behaviour of PITC (Provider Initiated Test and Counselling) test. This study was a quantitative analysis of correlation with cross-sectional design. The population of this study were all pregnant women checkups at the health center in Yogyakarta Sleman. The sampling technique was used accidental sampling study which consisted of 72 respondents. The analysis used univariate and bivariate. The results showed that most respondents aged 20-35 (72.2%), senior high school education (47.2%) and work as a housewife (IRT) (38.9%). Most respondents have good knowledge about HIV/AIDS were 50 respondents (69.4%). Most respondents perform checks PITC were 71 respondents (98.6%). There was no relationship between knowledge level of pregnant women about HIV/AIDS and Behaviour of PITC (p-value=0.243&gt;0.005). In Conclusion, There was no relationship between knowledge level of pregnant women about HIV/AIDS and Behaviour of PITC in Sleman, Yogyakarta.</p>

scholarly journals Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake of Pregnant Women and Women of Childbearing Age in the United States: Potential for Deficiency?

Nutrients ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Nordgren ◽  
Elizabeth Lyden ◽  
Ann Anderson-Berry ◽  
Corrine Hanson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
The United States ◽  
Fatty Acid Intake ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Acid Intake
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