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ArticleMalaria journal2016

Factors associated with use of malaria control interventions by pregnant women in Buwunga subcounty, Bugiri District.

Elizabeth Muhumuza, Noel Namuhani, Bonny Enock Balugaba, Jessica Namata, Elizabeth Ekirapa Kiracho

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Elizabeth MuhumuzaSchool of Public Health, College of Health sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
Noel NamuhaniSchool of Public Health, College of Health sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda. noelnamuhani@gmail.com.
Bonny Enock BalugabaSchool of Public Health, College of Health sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
Jessica NamataSchool of Public Health, College of Health sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
Elizabeth Ekirapa KirachoDepartment of Health Policy Planning and Management, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

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Medical Education for Services to All Ugandans (MESAU)R24TW008886 · FIC · MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES · PI SEWANKAMBO, NELSON K · 2010 to 2015
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FIC NIH HHS R24 TW008886
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn Uganda, the Government has promoted the use of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) and insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) as malaria control strategies for pregnant women. However, their utilization among pregnant women is low. This study aimed at assessing factors associated with use of IPTp for malaria and ITNs by pregnant women in Buwunga sub-county, Bugiri District.

methodsThis was a cross-sectional study, conducted in Buwunga sub-county, Bugiri District, employing quantitative data collection tools. A total of 350 household members were randomly selected to participate in the study. Data were entered and analysed using Epi info version 3.5.1; bivariable and multivariable analysis was done to assess the factors associated with use of IPTp and ITNs among pregnant women.

resultsThe level of uptake of IPTp1 (at least one dose) was 63.7 % while IPTp2 (at least two doses) was 42.0 %. More than half (58.6 %) of the mothers had slept under an ITN the night before the survey. Slightly more than half (51.9 %) of the mothers mentioned stock outs as the major reason for not accessing IPTp and ITNs. The main factors that were statistically significant for IPTp2 uptake were the knowledge of mothers on IPTp2 (AOR 2.48 95 % CI 1.53-4.02) and providing women with free clean water at the antenatal care (ANC) clinic (AOR 3.63 95 % CI 2.06-6.39). Factors that were significant for ITN utilization included education level of mothers (AOR 2.03 95 % CI 1.09-3.78), ease of access (AOR 2.74 95 % CI 1.65-4.52), and parity (AOR 1.71 95 % CI 1.01-1.29).

conclusionThe level of uptake of the two recommended doses of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) tablets for malaria prevention (IPTp2) was low, slightly more than half of the mothers slept under an ITN the night before the survey. Appropriate measures to increase the level of uptake of IPTp2 and coverage of ITNs among pregnant women should be implemented, and these include providing health education about IPTp and ITNs, and ensuring that mothers are provided with free safe clean water at ANC clinic.

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AdolescentAdultAntimalarialsChemopreventionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfection ControlInsecticide-Treated BednetsMalariaPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousRandom AllocationSurveys and QuestionnairesUgandaYoung AdultAntimalarialsIPTp2 uptakeITN useMalaria control interventionsPregnant women

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