2014
DOI: 10.4172/2155-9597.1000194
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Seroprevalence of Malaria Parasite Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Two Tertiary Health Facilities in Akure Ondo State Nigeria

Abstract: The sequel outcomes and increased rates of maternal morbidity are partly consequences of the prevalence of malaria infections in pregnant women. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of malaria parasite infection in pregnant mothers in State Specialist Hospital Akure. A total of 616 pregnant women aged 15-46 years who attended the major referral health facility for routine antenatal purposes between February and April, 2012 were included in this exercise. Giemsa stained thick blood smears of th… Show more

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“…There was strong statistical association between age and malaria positivity (P < 0.0001). this finding consist with that recorded in Nigeria [19]. In relation to education level, the study show high prevalence of malaria in illiterates women 41.2% compared to 8.3% in graduated women, the findings show there was statistical association between education level and malaria positivity (P = 0.0001).…”
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confidence: 89%
“…There was strong statistical association between age and malaria positivity (P < 0.0001). this finding consist with that recorded in Nigeria [19]. In relation to education level, the study show high prevalence of malaria in illiterates women 41.2% compared to 8.3% in graduated women, the findings show there was statistical association between education level and malaria positivity (P = 0.0001).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%