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ArticlePloS one2021

Geopolitical zones differentials in intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) and long lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) utilization in Nigeria.

Chinedu Chukwu, Herbert Onuoha, Kwala Adline Katty Okorafor, Oluwaseun Ojomo, Olugbenga A Mokuolu, Michael Ekholuenetale

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Article in PloS one, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 6 papers.

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Chinedu ChukwuMonitoring and Evaluation Unit, Management Sciences for Health, Abuja, Nigeria.
Herbert OnuohaDepartment of Tropical Hygiene and Public Health, Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.
Kwala Adline Katty OkoraforDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.
Oluwaseun OjomoDepartment of Psychology and Professional Development, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Olugbenga A MokuoluDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Michael EkholuenetaleDepartment of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-2372-3020
Heidelberg University · DEOxford Brookes University · GBUniversity of Abuja · NGUniversity of Ibadan · NGUniversity of Ilorin · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe coverage of long lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) uptake for the prevention of malaria commonly vary by geography. Many sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, including Nigeria are adopting the use of LLIN and IPTp to fight malaria. Albeit, the coverage of these interventions to prevent malaria across geographical divisions have been understudied in many countries. In this study, we aimed to explore the differentials in LLIN and IPTp uptake across Nigerian geopolitical zones.

methodsWe analyzed data from Nigeria Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2016-17. The outcome variables were IPTp and LLIN uptake among women of childbearing age (15-49 years). A total sample of 24,344 women who had given birth were examined for IPTp use and 36,176 women for LLIN use. Percentages, Chi-square test and multivariable logit models plots were used to examine the geopolitical zones differentials in IPTp and LLIN utilization. Data was analyzed at 5% level of significance.

resultsThe overall prevalence of IPTp was 76.0% in Nigeria. Moreover, there were differences across geopolitical zones: North Central (71.3%), North East (76.9%), North West (78.2%), South East (76.1%), South South (79.7%) and South West (72.4%) respectively. Furthermore, the prevalence of LLIN was 87.7%% in Nigeria. Also, there were differences across geopolitical zones: North Central (89.1%), North East (91.8%), North West (90.0%), South East (77.3%), South South (81.1%) and South West (69.8%) respectively. Women who have access to media use, married, educated and non-poor were more likely to uptake IPTp. On the other hand, rural dwellers and those with media use were more likely to use LLIN. Conversely, married, educated, non-poor and women aged 25-34 and 35+ were less likely to use LLIN.

conclusionThough the utilization of IPTp and LLIN was relatively high, full coverage are yet to be achieved. There was geopolitical zones differentials in the prevalence of IPTp and LLIN in Nigeria. Promoting the utilization of IPTp and LLINs across the six geopolitical zones through intensive health education and widespread mass media campaigns will help to achieve the full scale IPTp and LLIN utilization.

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AdolescentAdultEquipment and Supplies UtilizationFemaleHumansInsecticide-Treated BednetsMalariaMiddle AgedNigeriaPregnancyPregnancy Complications, Infectious

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