Factors influencing the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study

ConclusionThe rate of uptake of optimal doses of IPTp-SP among pregnant women at Trauma and Orthopaedic Hospital, Winneba was relatively high. Marital status, religion, educational level, employment, parity, and knowledge of malaria treatment and side effects of IPTp-SP were statistically significantly  associated with the uptake of IPTp-SP. In light of these findings, it is recommended that the Ministry of Health, National Malaria Control Programme, Ghana Health Service, and other stakeholders consider these factors when planning and carrying out programs geared towards improving the uptake of I PTp-SP among pregnant women in Winneba. It is also imperative for stakeholders to work to ensure an improvement in the basic knowledge of malaria.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research