The proper use of Insecticides treated nets (ITNs) has been adjudged an efficacious and
cost-effective method for curbing malaria. Despite the distribution of ITNs in Nigeria, malaria …

Background Malaria during pregnancy is a major public health problem in Nigeria leading to
increase in the risk of maternal mortality, low birth weight and infant mortality. This paper is …

Qualitative research on malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is incipient, therefore its contextual,
experiential and symbolic associated factors are unknown. This study systematizes the …

Background. In Ghana, attempts to control malaria through antimalarial medications are
currently threatened by the emergence and spread of drug resistant malaria parasites. This …

Background For many years social economic status has been used as an indicator to
characterize malaria treatment seeking behaviors of communities and their adherence to …

Objective To assess the epidemiology and burden of malaria among pregnant women in
parts of the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Methods About 140 pregnant women were selected from …

Background & objectives: Malaria presents a huge health and economic burden to families
living in malaria endemic areas. The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is one of the …

Despite global investments in malaria eradication and mitigation efforts, including the
dissemination of ITNs to vulnerable communities, the goal of widespread malaria control …

This paper presents findings from a qualitative study designed to explore the reasons why
some Papua New Guineans who own mosquito nets choose not to use them, whether on a …

Background The use of insecticide-treated bed nets has been proven to be effective in
reducing malaria transmission in highly endemic areas. Use of long-lasting insecticidal nets …