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Asymptomatic Malaria During Pregnancy: Prevalence, Influence on Anemia and Associated Factors in West Guji Zone, Ethiopia - A Community-Based Study.
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- Burden of malaria infection among most vulnerable populations in Ethiopia: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of Indoor Residual Spraying on Malaria in Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2025Pooled it
- Pooled prevalence of malaria and associated factors among vulnerable populations in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Pooled it
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- Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and associated factors among pregnant women in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study.Malaria journal · 2025Article
- Systems approach identifies monocyte imbalance in symptomatic and asymptomatic P. vivax malaria.Molecular systems biology · 2025Article
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- Molecular Profiles of Antimalarial Drug Resistance inMicroorganisms · 2025Article
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- The Prevalence of Malaria Among Pregnant Women at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study.BioMed research international · 2025Article
- Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among pregnant women in East Dembia District Northwest Ethiopia.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Placental malaria and adverse pregnancy outcomes in Majang Zone of Gambella Region, Southwest Ethiopia: a histopathological and molecular study.Malaria journal · 2024Article
- Microscopic prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic malaria in Gorgora, western Dembia, Northwest Ethiopia: exploring hidden threats during minor transmission season.Malaria journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Pregnant women with asymptomatic malaria parasitemia are at increased risk of anaemia, stillbirth, miscarriage, and preterm delivery. The asymptomatic nature of the population makes diagnosis difficult, and there is generally a lack of urgency to address this specific outcome. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and associated factors among pregnant women in West Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 557 asymptomatic pregnant women in the West Guji Zone from February to March 2022. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics. Approximately 2 milliliters of peripheral blood was collected for microscopy to identify species and parasite density. Epi-Data and SPSS were used for data entry and analysis respectively. Binary logistic regression was used to identify risk factors. Results: The prevalence of malaria among asymptomatic pregnant women was 24.10% (95% CI: 20.55%-27.65%). The prevalence of Conclusion: Pregnant women had a significant prevalence of asymptomatic Plasmodium infection. Regular screening, appropriate treatment for those who test positive, and health education for pregnant women should be provided by the West Guji Zone Health Bureau.
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