Prevalence and predictors of placental malaria in human immunodeficiency virus-positive women in Nigeria

Conclusion: The prevalence of placental malaria is very high among HIV-positive women in Nigeria. Scaling up free distribution of insecticide treated nets in the short term and employment opportunities of HIV-positive women, in the long run, may reduce the prevalence of placental malaria in our population.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - December 11, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: EO Izuka EO Ugwu SN Obi BC Ozumba TU Nwagha CE Obiora-Izuka Source Type: research