Introduction: The objective of the study was to determine the coverage of basic malaria control interventions in the Tshopo province.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from August 24 to December 24, 2022, among 820 women with a child under 5 years old, selected using the multistage probability sampling technique, in the Wanyerukula , Bengamisa , Tshopo health zones and Mangobo in Tshopo province.
Results: The results of this study showed that poor knowledge of malaria by pregnant women did not favor the use of Mosquito Nets Impregnated with Long-Lasting Insecticide the day before the survey (P: 0.01), the number of prenatal consultations ≥ 4 and taking at least 3 doses of SP as part of IPT less than 3 doses. Low newborn birth weight was statistically linked to low SP3 consumption.
Conclusion: The prevalence of malaria among children under 5 years old remains high. Despite the WHO recommendations concerning means of prevention against malaria in pregnant women, this study shows significantly associated factors in particular: the level of study, marital status, occupation of the woman, and low consumption of MS during ANC, occupancy still remains a problem. These determinants hamper the achievement of the objectives of the malaria indicators. Therefore, antenatal care visit strategies should be strengthened with emphasis on sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine use. Despite the limitations, our results achieved the objectives of the study.