Adverse pregnancy outcomes among women presenting at antenatal clinics in Ouelessebougou, Mali.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria continues to scourge the population and is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in young children and pregnant women. As current preventative measures such as intermittent preventive treatment and use of insecticide-treated nets provide incomplete protection, several malaria vaccines are currently under development, including one to specifically prevent pregnancy malaria. Prior to conducting vaccine trials, it is important to obtain background information on poor pregnancy outcomes in the target population to establish a baseline.

Methods

Pregnant women presenting at community health care centers for antenatal care were recruited to the study. Gestational age was determined by ultrasound examination following recruitment. Ant

SUBMITTER: Andemel N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7077143 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature