Malaria in pregnancy control and pregnancy outcomes: a decade's overview using Ghana's DHIMS II data
Background Malaria in pregnancy control interventions have been implemented through
antenatal care services for more than 2 decades in Ghana. The uptake of these interventions …
antenatal care services for more than 2 decades in Ghana. The uptake of these interventions …
Soil transmitted helminth infections in Ghana: a ten year review
For more than a decade, intervention programs have been instituted in Ghana to combat soil
transmitted helminth (STHs) infections. Knowledge of the trend of the infection in the country …
transmitted helminth (STHs) infections. Knowledge of the trend of the infection in the country …
A multicenter study of the prevalence and risk factors of malaria and anemia among pregnant women at first antenatal care visit in Ghana
Background Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health problem in Africa and
Ghana and has been associated with a variety of pregnancy-related adverse complications …
Ghana and has been associated with a variety of pregnancy-related adverse complications …
Prevalence and risk factors associated with asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infection and anemia among pregnant women at the first antenatal care visit: A …
GW Nyamu, JH Kihara, EO Oyugi, V Omballa… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Prevalence of Prevalence of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) in Kenya ranges from
9% to 18%. We estimated the prevalence and factors associated with MiP and anemia in …
9% to 18%. We estimated the prevalence and factors associated with MiP and anemia in …
Descriptive epidemiology of anaemia among pregnant women initiating antenatal care in rural Northern Ghana
S Atindama, EY Ayamba, I Agorinya… - African Journal of …, 2019 - journals.co.za
Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is associated with adverse obstetric outcomes. When
detected early in pregnancy, it can be treated; however, information on its prevalence and …
detected early in pregnancy, it can be treated; however, information on its prevalence and …
Parasitic infections and maternal anaemia among expectant mothers in the Dangme East District of Ghana
SCK Tay, EA Nani, W Walana - BMC research notes, 2017 - Springer
Background Parasitic infections are of public health concern globally, particular among at
risk groups such as pregnant women in develo** countries. The presence of these …
risk groups such as pregnant women in develo** countries. The presence of these …
Regular antenatal attendance and education influence the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy: a cross‐sectional study at the university …
Background. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of Insecticide
Treated Bed‐Nets and Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) with Sulphadoxine …
Treated Bed‐Nets and Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) with Sulphadoxine …
Parasitic infections among pregnant women at first antenatal care visit in northern Ghana: a study of prevalence and associated factors
B Ahenkorah, K Nsiah, P Baffoe, W Ofosu, C Gyasi… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Parasitic infections remain widespread in develo** countries and constitute a
major public health problem in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It is prevalent among …
major public health problem in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It is prevalent among …
Prevalence and determinants of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Ejisu government hospital in Ghana: A cross-sectional study
Introduction Malaria in pregnancy is a global public health problem with the majority of its
impact seen in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women with malaria infection are at risk of …
impact seen in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women with malaria infection are at risk of …
Factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy: A retrospective cross-sectional study in the Bolgatanga Municipality, northern Ghana
Background Anaemia in pregnancy (AIP) remains a severe public health problem
associated with adverse outcomes. This study assessed haemoglobin levels and the …
associated with adverse outcomes. This study assessed haemoglobin levels and the …