Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia and malaria among pregnant women at first clinic visit in the mount Cameroon Area

Anchang-Kimbi, Judith Kuoh; Nkweti, Vera Ngenwie; Ntonifor, Helen Ngum; Apinjoh, Tobias O.; Tata, Rolland Bantar; Fru, Hanesh; Achidi, Eric A.

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“…Our results are consistent with those of Anchang-Kimbi et al [17] who observed that being single was associated with an increased risk of contracting malaria compared to married women. Some studies have shown the benefits of being married on the health of individuals [33].…”

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confidence: 93%

“…This prevalence is almost similar to that of a Cameroonian study that found a high prevalence in this same age group, 20% [17]. The same is true for the re- [20] who found that pregnant girls in Ghana were more likely to be infected with malaria than adult women (AOR = 1.65; = 0.046).…”

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confidence: 86%

“…On the other hand, the difference is clearly observed with the results of various other authors: 42.6% and 56.4% respectively for Dako-Gueke and Kofie [9] in two different environments in Ghana as well as 42.6% for Tahita and collaborators [16] in Burkina Faso and 41.6% for Fana and allies (10] in Nigeria. It is the same, but to a lesser extent, for the following results: 22.4% and 22.9% respectively for Anchang-Kimbi and collaborators [17] as well as for Tonga and collaborators [18] in two different regions of the world. Cameroon.…”

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Epidemiological Aspects of Malaria in Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Mwene Ditu, DR Congo

Jean-Claude¹,

Bienfait²,

Simon³

et al. 2018

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Introduction: Malaria in pregnancy induces significant risks for the mother and the foetus. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of malaria and the risk factors among pregnant women in the Health District of Mwene Ditu in DR Congo.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study based on household survey was carried out in June 2016 in the Health District of Mwene Ditu. The calculated sample size was 461 pregnant women selected through a stratified random sampling. A structured interview using a pre-established questionnaire was administered to and peripheral blood samples were collected for laboratory tests in all pregnant women presenting malaria symptoms or fever history. The following statistics were used: Chi square test and Odds ratio with a confidence interval at 95%.Results The prevalence of malaria in pregnant women was 14.97%. The following parameters proved to be risk factors for malaria illness in pregnant women in Mwene Ditu: low socio-economic level of the couple [AOR = 6.48 (1.51; 27.

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Epidemiological Aspects of Malaria in Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Mwene Ditu, DR Congo

Jean-Claude¹,

Bienfait²,

Simon³

et al. 2018

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“…Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to malaria and the highest infection rates worldwide are in sub-Saharan Africa [2–4]. Prevention of malaria in pregnancy can reduce the risk of severe maternal anaemia by 38%, low infant birthweight by 43% and perinatal mortality by 27% [5].…”

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Predictors of the use of interventions to prevent malaria in pregnancy in Cameroon

Dionne-Odom

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Apinjoh

et al. 2017

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BackgroundMalaria in pregnancy is common in sub-Saharan Africa where it contributes to perinatal morbidity and mortality. Use of insecticide-treated bed nets and intermittent preventive therapy with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine during pregnancy are effective but underutilized interventions to prevent infection. Factors associated with bed net ownership and usage, and use of prophylaxis among recently pregnant women in Cameroon were investigated.MethodsNational data from the 2011 Cameroon Demographic Health Survey was used to identify women with a pregnancy within the previous 5 years. Logistic regression models were created to assess for independent predictors of reported bed net ownership, bed net usage, and the use of malaria prophylaxis medications during pregnancy.ResultsNearly one in two women surveyed had a recent pregnancy (n = 7647). In this group, bed net ownership and usage rates were low (33.7 and 16.9%, respectively); 61.6% used medication for malaria prophylaxis during pregnancy. Bed net ownership and usage were associated with maternal literacy (aOR 1.4 for net usage, 95% CI 1.1–1.8) and the presence of children under age 5 in the home (aOR 2.3 for net usage, 95% CI 1.6–3.3). The use of malaria prophylaxis medication was associated with measures of healthcare access (aOR 17.8, 95% CI 13–24.5 for ≥4 antenatal care visits), higher maternal education (aOR 1.5, 95% CI 1.1–2.1) and maternal literacy (aOR 1.4, 95% CI 1.1–1.7).ConclusionsWomen in Cameroon and their antenatal providers missed many opportunities to prevent malaria in pregnancy. Efforts toward ensuring universal bed net provision, consistent antenatal care and the education of girls are likely to improve birth outcomes attributable to malaria infection.

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“…The likelihood ratio of 2.14 also confirms an association between malaria and draining of stagnant water in Foumbot. Dirty environment has been reported to increase malaria transmission (59)(60)(61)(62)(63). Although Foumbot and Bamendjou are both rural areas,…”

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Evaluation of Malaria Preventive Measures Among Adult Patients Attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot District Hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon

Nlinwe

Singong

Florentine³

2020

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Background: Although significant decrease in entomological and epidemiological indicators was reported in Cameroon since the introduction of insecticide treated bed nets, malaria prevalence remains high also in some parts of the West Region of Cameroon. Therefore this study was designed to evaluate malaria preventive measures among patients attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot District hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon. Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out within a period of three months, from January to March 2020. Data was obtained using a structured questionnaire and laboratory analysis. The CareStart ™ Malaria HRP2 (Pf) qualitative rapid diagnostic test was used for malaria diagnosis. The questionnaire was designed to collect information on respondent’s socio demographic characteristics, and use of malaria preventive measures. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, regression analysis and Chi-square (and Fisher’s exact) test. Results: A total of 170 study participants were recruited in Foumbot and 197 in Bamendjou. Malaria was significantly (P < 0.0001) more prevalent in Foumbot (47.06%) than in Bamendjou (19.8%). In Foumbot, nonuse of insect repellent spray (P = 0.0214), insect repellent body cream (P = 0.0009), mosquito spray (P = 0.0001) and not draining stagnant water (P = 0.0004) predisposed to higher risk of malaria. But in Bamendjou, nonuse of insect repellent spray (P = 0.0012), long lasting insecticidal bed nets (P = 0.0001), window and door nets (P = 0.0286), predisposed to higher risk of malaria. Conclusions: Malaria prevalence was high among the study participants especially in Foumbot. Adequate follow-up to ensure effective execution of the recently launched third phase of LLINs distribution campaign in Cameroon is recommended. Additionally, Intergrated Vector Management is required to ensure effective control of malaria transmission in Foumbot and Bamendjou.

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Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia and malaria among pregnant women at first clinic visit in the mount Cameroon Area

Cited by 29 publications

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Epidemiological Aspects of Malaria in Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Mwene Ditu, DR Congo

Epidemiological Aspects of Malaria in Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Mwene Ditu, DR Congo

Predictors of the use of interventions to prevent malaria in pregnancy in Cameroon

Evaluation of Malaria Preventive Measures Among Adult Patients Attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot District Hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon

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