What are the pathways between poverty and malaria in sub-Saharan Africa? A systematic review of mediation studies
ST Wafula, T Habermann, MA Franke, J May… - Infectious Diseases of …, 2023 - mednexus.org
Background Malaria remains a major burden in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). While an
association between poverty and malaria has been demonstrated, a clearer understanding …
association between poverty and malaria has been demonstrated, a clearer understanding …
Intermittent preventive treatment with Sulfadoxine pyrimethamine for malaria: a global overview and challenges affecting optimal drug uptake in pregnant women
RRD Nana, J Hawadak, LPK Foko… - … and Global Health, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Malaria in Pregnancy (MiP) leading to morbidity and mortality is a major public
health problem that poses significant risk to pregnant women and their fetus. To cope with …
health problem that poses significant risk to pregnant women and their fetus. To cope with …
Impact of mass media campaigns on knowledge of malaria prevention measures among pregnant mothers in Uganda: a propensity score-matched analysis
Background Uganda grapples with a considerable malaria burden, reporting prevalence
rates of over 33% in some regions. To address this, the Uganda Ministry of Health employs …
rates of over 33% in some regions. To address this, the Uganda Ministry of Health employs …
Socioeconomic disparities in Plasmodium falciparum infection risk in Southern Malawi: mediation analyses
ST Wafula, O Maiga-Ascofare, NS Struck… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study investigated the mediators of the association between socioeconomic position
(SEP) and Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) infection in Southern region of Malawi. We utilized …
(SEP) and Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) infection in Southern region of Malawi. We utilized …
Factors associated with non-use of insecticide-treated bed nets among pregnant women in Zambia
LM Mwangu, R Mapuroma, L Ibisomi - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Despite the Zambian government's efforts to ensure 80% use of
insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) among pregnant women, ITN use remains critically low. Only …
insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) among pregnant women, ITN use remains critically low. Only …
Predictors of knowledge and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for the prevention of malaria among the pregnant women in Pakistan
Background Malaria is endemic to Pakistan with high prevalence among pregnant women
and linked with maternal anaemia, intrauterine growth retardation, preterm birth, and low …
and linked with maternal anaemia, intrauterine growth retardation, preterm birth, and low …
The mediating role of behavioural and socio-structural factors on the association between household wealth and childhood malaria in Ghana
Children under five continue to bear a disproportionate burden of malaria morbidity and
mortality in endemic countries. While the link between socioeconomic position (SEP) and …
mortality in endemic countries. While the link between socioeconomic position (SEP) and …
Treatment-seeking and uptake of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women and caregivers of children under-five years during COVID-19 pandemic in …
IM Taremwa, S Ashaba, R Kyarisiima, C Ayebazibwe… - BMC public health, 2022 - Springer
Background Despite efforts to avert the negative effects of malaria, there remain barriers to
the uptake of prevention measures, and these have hindered its eradication. This study …
the uptake of prevention measures, and these have hindered its eradication. This study …
Impact of population based indoor residual spraying in combination with mass drug administration on malaria incidence and test positivity in a high transmission …
M Ronald, W Humphrey, Y Adoke, VG Jean-Pierre - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Mass drug administration (MDA) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are potent
malaria burden reduction tools. The impact of combining MDA and IRS is not well …
malaria burden reduction tools. The impact of combining MDA and IRS is not well …
Spatial distribution and determinants of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria during pregnancy: a secondary data analysis of the 2019 Ghana malaria …
JC Ndayishimiye, P Teg-Nefaah Tabong - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024 - Springer
Background Malaria during pregnancy is associated with poor maternal, foetal, and
neonatal outcomes. To prevent malaria infection during pregnancy, the World Health …
neonatal outcomes. To prevent malaria infection during pregnancy, the World Health …