Department of Public Health, Copperbelt University School of Medicine, Ndola, Zambia
Review Article
Experiences of Pregnant Women Regarding the Utilization of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Buchi Township of Kitwe
Author(s): Mwangala Mazuba*
Introduction: Malaria is a known major deadly global public health problem that causes morbidity and mortality in many countries, mostly in the African region. Evidence in Zambia shows it is amongst the top ten killer diseases, having a morbidity and mortality rate of 60/100 and 0.01/1000 respectively in pregnant women as recorded in 2013. The usage of IPTp is one of the recommended interventions by WHO to mitigate its impact in stable transmission zones such as Sub-Saharan African regions and also to ensure the best outcome for both the mother and her unborn child. Despite the availability of IPTp services offered in the health facilities, the uptake of IPTp is still very low.
Aim: This study aims to traverse the experiences of pregnant women regarding the utilization of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in the Buchi township of .. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2795-6172.2023.7.214
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