A study on awareness and Usage of Malaria Intervention Measures among pregnant women in Imo State Nigeria (Published)
The study was carried out to evaluate the level of awareness and subsequent usage of malaria intervention among pregnant women in Imo State Nigeria. The sample population was determined randomly from six (6) Local Government Areas to cover the Three (3) Geopolitical Zones of the Study Area. The subjects were people residing in the twelve local government areas under study. Random sampling technique was used to select 160 respondents (80 from each of the healthcare centers or hospitals) from each Local Government Area. The study included a total of 960 participants. The study was a cross sectional survey for the assessment of the impact of intermittent preventive therapy and insecticide treated nets. Data obtained from the study was analyzed using the statistical package for Social sciences (SPSS). The results obtained showed that 429(44.68%) use IPTp only, 287(29.89%) use ITNs only while 244(25.41%) combine both. From the result, the compliance rate and malaria status of ITN, IPT and ITN+IPT usage revealed malaria infection rate of 51.25% versus 41.25% versus 15.31% in relation to age, 55.31% versus 37.81% versus 14.69% in relation to educational level, 48.44% versus 42.29% versus 17.19% in relation to occupation, 51.25% versus 41.25% versus 15.31% gravidity and (42.50% versus 45.94% versus 19.38%) trimester. This study has been able to establish the fact that some pregnant women do not protect themselves from malaria parasite infection with protective measures such as ITNs and IPTp, in spite of the popularity given to the use of these protective measures, particularly the ITNs which in most centres are distributed free of charge to these pregnant women. This underscores the need creates awareness on the use IPTp among pregnant women.
Keywords: Imo State, Intervention Measures, Malaria, Pregnant Women, awareness
Effect of Health Education Interventions on Knowledge Of Malaria Prevention Among Pregnant Women In Selected Hospitals In Oyo State, Nigeria (Published)
The study examined the effect of health education interventions on knowledge of malaria prevention among pregnant women in selected hospitals in Oyo State, Nigeria. The research design adopted for this study was the quasi-experimental design. The population of this study was pregnant women who were attending antenatal clinics in the selected health care facilities in Oyo State, Nigeria. The sample size formula was used to derive 80 respondents. A multi stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents for the study. The instrument used for the pre and post-intervention was a structured questionnaire. The face and content validity of the instrument was ensured by experts in Public Health. The collection of data was done in three phases: the baseline or pre-intervention phase which was for one week; the immediate post-intervention was for eight weeks (intervention was between the 3rd to 10th week), and the third phase which was the outcome evaluation at the 12th week follow up. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data computation. The result revealed that respondents’ knowledge on malaria prevention among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in selected hospitals was low at the pre-intervention stage for both the experimental group and the control group. However, the knowledge increased significantly at the immediate post intervention and at the 12th week follow-up for the experimental group while the control group remained the same. It was recommended among others that nurses should regularly organise health education on malaria prevention for pregnant women attending antenatal clinics.
Citation: Adeniji, Oluwakemi I. and Akinboye, Dora O. (2022) Effect of Health Education Interventions on Knowledge Of Malaria Prevention Among Pregnant Women In Selected Hospitals In Oyo State, Nigeria, International Journal of Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 7, No.2, pp.9-18
Keywords: Health Education Intervention, Knowledge, Pregnant Women, malaria prevention
PERCEPTION OF THE DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL MORTALITY IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA (Published)
Objective: To identify perceived determinants of maternal mortality in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. Study design: A cross-sectional study design was used to identify perceived determinants of maternal mortality in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. About 360 respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling technique and a structured questionnaire was used to generate data from the respondents. Data collected were analysed using SPSS version 16.0 and chi-square was used to test for association between variables at 0.01 level of significance. Results: The results showed that maternal death were known to occur at home (24.7%), health facilities (24.4%), Traditional Birth Attendant homes (12.5%), churches (0.3%) and 7.5% in prayer houses. About 45% of maternal deaths were believed to occur outside the health facilities. Bleeding (39.2%), prolonged obstructed labour (17.2%), eclampsia (4.2%), abortions (3.3%), infections (1.7%), anaemia (1.9%) and malaria (0.8%) were perceived causes of maternal deaths. Delays in taking actions when danger signs occurred (24.7%), delivery of high risks pregnant women outside the health facility (28.2%), non-utilisation of Antenatal services (19.7%) and non-chalant attitude of health workers towards pregnant women (19.6%) were reported to perpetuate maternal deaths. This study also showed that educational status (P<0.01), socio-economic status (P<0.01) of pregnant women and socio-cultural practices influence maternal outcomes. Conclusion: Improving obstetric services in health facilities would facilitate optimal use of ANC and delivery services among pregnant women.
Keywords: Calabar South LGA, Determinants, Pregnant Women, maternal deaths