Title of article
UTILIZATION OF INSECTICIDE TREATED NET AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE IN ETSAKO EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
Author/Authors
OGBEIDE, A.O. University of Benin Teaching Hospital - Department of Community Health, Nigeria , ARUOTURE, I. University of Benin Teaching Hospital - Department of Community Health, Nigeria , WAGBATSOMA, V.A. University of Benin Teaching Hospital - Department of Community Health, Nigeria
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106
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116
Abstract
Objective: To assess the knowledge on malaria, ownership and utilization of ITN among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Etsako East LGA, Edo State.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using a structured interviewers administered pre-tested questionnaire among 305 consenting pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Etsako West LGA of Edo State. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0.Results: A total of 305 pregnant women with a mean age of 28.7 ± 6 . 5 years participated in the study. Majority 265 (86.9%) of the respondents had good knowledge on how malaria is transmitted, although a substantial proportion 200 (65.6%) had a poor knowledge on its effect on pregnancy. ITN ownership was low, as only 80 (26.2%) owned an ITN and among those that had one utilisation was equally low17 (21.3%) .Conclusion: The study revealed a relatively good knowledge on transmission of malaria among respondents . However ownership and utilization was low majorly due to unavailability of ITNs.
Journal title
Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research
Journal title
Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research
Record number
2673031
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