A cluster randomized trial of delivery of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy at the community level in Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria in pregnancy doubles the risk of low birthweight; up to 11% of all neonatal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa are associated with malaria in pregnancy. To prevent these and other adverse health consequences, the World Health Organization recommends administering intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for all pregnant women at each antenatal care (ANC) visit, starting as early as possible in the second trimester. The target is for countries to administer a minimum of three doses (IPTp3+) to at least 85% of pregnant women.

Methods

A cluster randomized, controlled trial was conducted to assess the effect of delivery of IPTp by community health workers on the coverage of IPTp3 + and ANC visits in Malawi. Community deliv

SUBMITTER: Rubenstein BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9210049 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature