Assessment of Levels of Knowledge of Mosquitoes as Vectors of Viral Diseases among Pregnant Women in Semi-Urban Areas of Abuja, Nigeria

Mosquitoes transmit not only Malaria but also a host of viruses that affect and cause disease in humans. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge pregnant women have about mosquitoes as vectors of viral disease in semi-urban areas of Abuja, Nigeria. Methods: Respondents for this study were apparently healthy pregnant women attending three primary health care centers in Abaji, Federal Capital City, Nigeria. Demographic data and necessary information on knowledge levels were collected with the aid of an interviewer-delivered questionnaire. Result: The level of Knowledge of mosquitoes as a vector of Malaria and Viruses was 99.2% vs 12.9%. Age (p<0.001) and Educational status (p<0.001) were significant determining factors of knowledge levels. Parity status (p=0.1717) and Gravidity (p=0.3120) were not significant confounders. Conclusions: The inclusion of detailed knowledge about the capacity of infectious disease transmission by mosquitoes should be incorporated into regular talks during antenatal clinic visits.