Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
Department of Public Health, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
Review Article
Association between Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Malaria in Pregnancy among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Hospitals in Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria
Author(s): Omoge O. Adeyemi*
Background: Malaria is a life threatening parasitic disease caused by Plasmodium Species, transmitted by female
Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria in pregnancy is an obstetric, social and public health problem of all over the world
particularly in tropical and sub – tropical countries which can have serious consequences for both the mother and
her unborn child.
Objective: The objective of this study was to gain more understanding on the socio – demographic characteristics and
knowledge, attitudes and perceptions on malaria in pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics
at hospitals in Okitipupa, Ondo state.
Methodology: This was a descriptive cross – sectional study. A multistage random sampling method was used to
select 165 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at hos.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8731.21.9.238