Factors influencing the utilisation of malaria preventive services during pregnancy in Ile Ife, Nigeria: a mixed method approach

Modalities to maintain constant availability of malaria preventive commodities at ANC clinics should be put in place. In addition to the conventional awareness programmes, optimal utilisation of MPS can be achieved through the integration of unconventional healthcare providers such as faith-based and traditional birth attendants into malaria in pregnancy preventive initiatives. Also, educational interventions and continuous health workers training are crucial.