Assessing the relationship between gravidity and placental malaria among pregnant women in a high transmission area in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria infection during pregnancy can cause significant morbidity and mortality to a pregnant woman, her fetus and newborn. In areas of high endemic transmission, gravidity is an important risk factor for infection, but there is a complex relationship with other exposure-related factors, and use of protective measures. This study investigated the association between gravidity and placental malaria (PM), among pregnant women aged 14-49 in Kintampo, a high transmission area of Ghana.

Methods

Between 2008 and 2011, as part of a study investigating the association between PM and malaria in infancy, pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) clinics in the study area were enrolled and followed up until delivery. The outcome of PM was assessed at delivery by placent

SUBMITTER: Akinnawo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9392271 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature