Do women attending antenatal clinics who use only intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) have higher Plasmodium falciparum prevalence compared to those who used both IPTp and slept under insecticide-treated nets?

The results affirm the vital role of ITN usage, both independently and in conjunction with IPT, in mitigating the risk of malaria during pregnancy. Efforts should focus on addressing access barriers, enhancing ITN dissemination through ANC services, and prioritizing educational campaigns highlighting the benefits of combined malaria prevention strategies.