Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among pregnant women in East Dembia District Northwest Ethiopia
Malaria is still a public health problem among pregnant women in East Dembia district. The present study indicated that adequate distribution of bed net, its community ownership, and eradication of stagnant water in regular basis might be helpful to prevent and control malaria. In addition, screening pregnant women for asymptomatic malaria infection and distribution of proper utilization of bed nets shall be provided.
Authors
- Mizanu Kebede
- Mekonnen Sisay
- Atalay Goshu
Institutions
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-07083-w
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.89