Factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among women attending ANC Clinic in Kwadaso Municipality, Ghana: a health facility based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, malaria remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant mothers are at a relatively higher risk of severe malaria than their non-pregnant counterparts due to natural immune suppression. In Ghana, the prevalence of malaria during pregnancy poses significant risks to maternal and fetal health. The primary aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among women attending ANC clinics in the Kwadaso Municipal, Ghana.

Method

This study employed a cross-sectional design to gather quantitative data from 405 pregnant women using a multistage sampling method. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency

SUBMITTER: Abu Bonsra E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12042554 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature