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September 27, 2025Open Access

Knowledge, Practices, and Determinants of Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Weija-Gbawe, Ghana

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JAJoshua AmpofoCAChristopher AyisahDNDivine Tobig Naabil

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies key factors influencing malaria preventive practices among pregnant women in Ghana, highlighting systemic barriers.

Key Points

  • High knowledge about malaria prevention was present in 87.5% of pregnant women surveyed, yet only 74.5% practiced consistent prevention.
  • The study found that 69.2% of participants took antimalarial drugs, but only 20% reported consistent use of mosquito nets for protection.
  • Using logistic regression, key factors like marital status and positive attitudes were strongly linked to preventive practices.
  • Systemic barriers such as stockouts of antimalarial drugs were identified, stressing the need for improved education and support in prevention efforts.

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Ampofo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3d4eebfec0fc52363f6https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.23.25336523
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