Title: PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AND DETERMINANTS OF COVERAGE OF BASIC ANTIMALARIA INTERVENTIONS 18 MONTHS AFTER A MASS DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN
FOR INSECTICIDE TREATED MOSQUITO NET IN THE TSHOPO PROVINCE IN THE DRC
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Authors: Olonga Atike Rachel, Tagoto Tepungipame Alliance, Basandja Longembe Eugene, Boande
Losangola Gaston, Mokoto Lokoni Veronique, Baroani Bikenge Joseph Baron, Panda Lukongo John, Mandoko Nkoli
Papy, Labama Otuli Noel and Losimba Likwela Joris |
Abstract: 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. |
Keywords: Prevalence, Determinants, Coverage, Intervention, Control, Antimalarial, Pregnant
woman, Child, Tshopo, DRC
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52267/IJASER.2024.5102
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