Malaria remains one of the most preventable causes of adverse birth outcomes. Intermittent
preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine is used to prevent …

Background 2· 6 million stillbirths occur annually worldwide. The association between
malaria in pregnancy and stillbirth has yet to be comprehensively quantified. We aimed to …

Background. Malaria in pregnancy leads to low birth weight, premature birth, anaemia, and
maternal and neonatal mortality. Use of insecticide‐treated nets (ITNs) during pregnancy is …

Background The levels of insecticide-treated net use among pregnant women and uptake of
intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy, have been sub-optimal in Nigeria. Previous …

Background Despite the high prevalence of malaria among pregnant women and its
associated complications, the level of compliance with insecticide-treated nets (ITN) remains …

Malaria is a leading cause of maternal and child mortality in urban Nigeria. Intermittent
preventive treatment with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (IPTp–SP) during pregnancy can …

Malaria in pregnancy increases maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Indoor
residual spraying (IRS) is a core vector control strategy used to reduce transmission in …

Background: Intermittent prevention of malaria is a key strategy adopted globally to ensure
the wellbeing of pregnant women. By extension, these strategies enhance the healthy …

Background Studies on uptake of first dose of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy
(IPTp) are lacking, despite it being a predictor of subsequent doses. This study aimed at …

Malaria is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with serious
consequences in pregnant women. The World Health Organisation as a result, prescribes …