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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Malaria in Pregnancy"”.
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Prevalence of Malaria in pregnancy in Kaoma District
The study to determine the prevalence of malaria in pregnancy, its associated factors, and its pattern of distribution (geographical) was carried out in thirteen (13) health facilities of Kaoma district, the largest of the seven districts in the Western province of Zambia.The district had …
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Prevalence of Malaria in pregnancy in Kaoma District
The study to determine the prevalence of malaria in pregnancy, its associated factors, and its pattern of distribution (geographical) was carried out in thirteen (13) health facilities of Kaoma district, the largest of the seven districts in the Western province of Zambia.The district had …
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Measuring competence among Health Workers in case management of malaria in pregnancy in Rural Zambia(Gwembe)
Introduction:Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. It is believed that malaria is responsible for up to approximately 47% of the overall disease burden for pregnant women. In Zambia it is accountable for 20% of maternal mortality. The effects of malaria in …
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Measuring competence among Health Workers in case management of malaria in pregnancy in Rural Zambia(Gwembe)
Introduction:Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. It is believed that malaria is responsible for up to approximately 47% of the overall disease burden for pregnant women. In Zambia it is accountable for 20% of maternal mortality. The effects of malaria in …
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An investigation of the relationship between malaria and red-cell polymorphisms in Madang, Papua New Guinea
In 1949, JBS Haldane proposed that the high frequency of the thalassaemias might reflect a heterozygote survival advantage against malaria. This “malaria hypothesis” formed the basis for this programme of research. Between 1993 and 2006, | conducted a series of comprehensive and detailed studies of …
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The provision of malaria health education by nurses/midwives to HIV infected pregnant women during antenatal clinic visits at lower Manya Krobo district of Ghana
Introduction: Malaria infection during pregnancy is a significant public health problem, with substantial risks for the mother, foetus, or neonate. HIV infection and malaria represent a double burden for pregnant women. The prevention of malaria among HIV infected pregnant women through health …
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The impact of information, education and communication (IEC) strategies in malaria prevention and control during pregnancy in Africa.
Background: Malaria continues to pose a complex public health problem amongst pregnant women in Africa (Schantz-Dunn & Nour 2009; Antwi 2010), accounting for over 90% of the global malaria burden (WHO 2002; Morel et al. 2005; Schantz-Dunn & Nour 2009). However, little is known about the impact of …