Malaria in pregnancy control and pregnancy outcomes: a decade's overview using Ghana's DHIMS II data

GD Ampofo, J Osarfo, M Aberese-Ako, L Asem… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
Background Malaria in pregnancy control interventions have been implemented through
antenatal care services for more than 2 decades in Ghana. The uptake of these interventions …

Soil transmitted helminth infections in Ghana: a ten year review

M Ahiadorme, E Morhe - Pan African Medical Journal, 2020 - ajol.info
For more than a decade, intervention programs have been instituted in Ghana to combat soil
transmitted helminth (STHs) infections. Knowledge of the trend of the infection in the country …

A multicenter study of the prevalence and risk factors of malaria and anemia among pregnant women at first antenatal care visit in Ghana

LA Fondjo, O Addai‑Mensah, ME Annani-Akollor… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health problem in Africa and
Ghana and has been associated with a variety of pregnancy-related adverse complications …

Prevalence and risk factors associated with asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infection and anemia among pregnant women at the first antenatal care visit: A …

GW Nyamu, JH Kihara, EO Oyugi, V Omballa… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Prevalence of Prevalence of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) in Kenya ranges from
9% to 18%. We estimated the prevalence and factors associated with MiP and anemia in …

Parasitic infections and maternal anaemia among expectant mothers in the Dangme East District of Ghana

SCK Tay, EA Nani, W Walana - BMC research notes, 2017 - Springer
Background Parasitic infections are of public health concern globally, particular among at
risk groups such as pregnant women in developing countries. The presence of these …

Descriptive epidemiology of anaemia among pregnant women initiating antenatal care in rural Northern Ghana

S Atindama, EY Ayamba, I Agorinya… - African Journal of …, 2019 - journals.co.za
Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is associated with adverse obstetric outcomes. When
detected early in pregnancy, it can be treated; however, information on its prevalence and …

Regular antenatal attendance and education influence the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy: a cross‐sectional study at the university …

O Addai-Mensah, ME Annani-Akollor… - Journal of Tropical …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of Insecticide
Treated Bed‐Nets and Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) with Sulphadoxine …

Parasitic infections among pregnant women at first antenatal care visit in northern Ghana: a study of prevalence and associated factors

B Ahenkorah, K Nsiah, P Baffoe, W Ofosu, C Gyasi… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Parasitic infections remain widespread in developing countries and constitute a
major public health problem in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It is prevalent among …

Prevalence and determinants of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Ejisu government hospital in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

CK Dwumfour, VB Bam, LB Owusu, CA Poku… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Malaria in pregnancy is a global public health problem with the majority of its
impact seen in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women with malaria infection are at risk of …

Factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy: A retrospective cross-sectional study in the Bolgatanga Municipality, northern Ghana

DN Abaane, MN Adokiya, GA Abiiro - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Anaemia in pregnancy (AIP) remains a severe public health problem
associated with adverse outcomes. This study assessed haemoglobin levels and the …