Gestational Malaria and Factors Influencing Mosquito Bed Net Use Among Pregnant Women in Biyem-Assi, Yaounde

Judith Lum Ndamukong-Nyanga; Tchanga Chanceline Flore; Batandi Helen Virginie; Fegue Celestine

Authors

Judith Lum Ndamukong-Nyanga
Tchanga Chanceline Flore
Batandi Helen Virginie
Fegue Celestine

Keywords:

malaria, pregnant women, mosquito bed net, Biyem-Assi Health District

Abstract

Malaria is an endemic parasitic disease in Cameroon and it is transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles. Malaria prevention methods are diverse. Their availability sometimes does not guarantee effective usage and the use of each method in isolation may not provide the necessary results for the fight against malaria. Pregnant women are relatively more vulnerable and so it is recommended that they should be protected against malaria. Proper protection will require the use of mosquito bed nets as major malaria prevention method. This study was designed to find out malaria prevalence and factors influencing the use of mosquito bet nets among pregnant women of Biyem-Assi Health District. Information on the knowledge of malaria and use of malaria prevention methods, especially bed nets was collected from 302 pregnant women attending prenatal clinics in health institutions within the Biyem-Assi Health District of Yaounde VI subdivision using a pretested questionnaire.

Downloads

How to Cite

Gestational Malaria and Factors Influencing Mosquito Bed Net Use Among Pregnant Women in Biyem-Assi, Yaounde. (2021). Global Journal of Medical Research, 21(E3), 11-20. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/2490

Download Citation

References

M Kalenga, M Nyembo, M Nshimba, J Foidart (2003) Anémie associé au paludisme et aux helminthiases intestinales à Lubumbashi. 15(4).

J Ndibazza, E Webb, S Lule, H Mpairwe, M Akello, G Oduru, M Kizza, H Akurut, L Muhanji, P Magnussen, B Vennervald, A Elliot (2013) Associations between Maternal Helminth and Malaria Infections in Pregnancy and Clinical Malaria in the Offspring: A Birth Cohort in Entebbe, Uganda. 208, 2007-2016.

W (2015) Journée mondiale de lutte contre la méningite : le ministre de la Santé et de l'Accès aux Soins annonce une intensification de la stratégie vaccinale contre les méningocoques. 38(4), 224-225.

Elizabeth Mcclure, Robert Goldenberg, Arlene Dent, Steven Meshnick (2013) A systematic review of the impact of malaria prevention in pregnancy on low birth weight and maternal anemia. 121(2), 103-109.

Ndamukong Jln, H Kimbi, Nui Sumbele, Y Nana, S Bertek, Kjn Ndamukong, L Lehman (2011) A cros-sectional study on the influence of attitude and urbanisation on co-infection of malaria and soil-transmitted helminths in Fako Division, south west Cameroon. 8(4), 150-164.

Pnlp (2014) Plan stratégique de lutte contre le paludisme 2011-2015. 82.

Ndamukong Jln, H Kimbi, Nui Sumbele, E Lum, M Nweboh (2014) Socio-demographic and environmental factors influencing asymptomatic malaria and anaemia incidence among school children in Fako Division, South West Cameroon. 4(20), 2814-3827.

(2013) Ressources et utilisation des soins de longue durée. 109.

(2012) En Afrique, impliquer les partenaires des femmes enceintes pour améliorer la prévention du sida. 18(3), 162-162.

P Akono, A Mbouangoro, Mbida Mbida, A Ndo, C, Peka Nsangou, M Kekeunou, S (2017) Le complexe d'espèces Anopheles gambiae et le gène de résistance Kdr en périphérie de Douala, Cameroun. 1(8).

Aneth Mahande, Michael Mahande (2016) Prevalence of parasitic infections and associations with pregnancy complications and outcomes in northern Tanzania: a registry-based cross-sectional study. 16(1), 78.

Calvin Tonga, Helen Kimbi, Judith Anchang-Kimbi, Hervé Nyabeyeu, Zacharie Bissemou, Léopold Lehman (2013) Malaria Risk Factors in Women on Intermittent Preventive Treatment at Delivery and Their Effects on Pregnancy Outcome in Sanaga-Maritime, Cameroon. 8(6), e65876.

S Allen, S Bennett, E Riley, P Rowe, P Jakobsen, A O'donnell, B Greenwood (1992) Morbidity from malaria and immune responses to defined Plasmodium falciparum antigens in children with sickle cell trait in The Gambia. 86(5), 494-498.

A Obieche, Foe Ehijie, Baa Adedapo (2015) Assessment of Knowledge, Interventional Practices and Impact of Malaria in Pregnancy among Parturient Women in a Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Facility. 14, 1103-1110.

Anchang Kimbi, J Nkweti, V Ntonifor, H Apinjoh, T Tata, R Chi, H Achidi, A (2015) Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia and malaria among pregnant women at first clinic visit in the mount Cameroon Area. 5, 439.

Judith Anchang-Kimbi, Dillys Elad, Gemain Sotoing, Eric Achidi (2017) Coinfection withSchistosoma haematobiumandPlasmodium falciparumand Anaemia Severity among Pregnant Women in Munyenge, Mount Cameroon Area: A Cross-Sectional Study. 2017, 1-12.

Rose Leke, Jude Bioga, James Zhou, Genevieve Fouda, Robert Leke, Viviane Tchinda, Rosette Megnekou, Josephine Fogako, Grace Sama, Philomina Gwanmesia, Germaine Bomback, Charles Nama, Ababacar Diouf, Naveen Bobbili, Diane Taylor (2010) Longitudinal Studies of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Pregnant Women Living in a Rural Cameroonian Village with High Perennial Transmission. 83(5), 996-1004.

Robinson Mbu, William Takang, Hortence Fouedjio, Florent Fouelifack, Florence Tumasang, Rebecca Tonye (2014) Clinical malaria among pregnant women on combined insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine in Yaounde, Cameroon. 14(1), 68.

T Nkuo Akenji, N Ntonifor, J Ching, H Kimbi, K Ndamukong, D Anong, M Boyo, V Titanji (2015) Evaluating a malaria intervention strategy using knowledge, practices and coverage surveys in rural Bolifamba, southwest Cameroon. 99(5), 325-332.

Helen Kimbi, Sarah Nkesa, Judith Ndamukong-Nyanga, Irene Sumbele, Julius Atashili, Mary Atanga (2014) Socio-demographic factors influencing the ownership and utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets among malaria vulnerable groups in the Buea Health District, Cameroon. 7(1), 7624.

Valérie Briand, Jean-Yves Le Hesran, Mayfong Mayxay, Paul Newton, Gwladys Bertin, Sandrine Houzé, Sommay Keomany, Yom Inthavong, Nanthasane Vannavong, Keobouphaphone Chindavongsa, Bouasy Hongvanthong, Nadine Fievet (2016) Prevalence of malaria in pregnancy in southern Laos: a cross-sectional survey. 15(1), 436.

Eric Fokam, Leonard Ngimuh, Judith Anchang-Kimbi, Samuel Wanji (2016) Assessment of the usage and effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment and insecticide-treated nets on the indicators of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal care in the Buea Health District, Cameroon. 15(1), 172.

Calvin Bisong, Clemence Dongmo (2013) Utilization of malaria prevention methods by pregnant women in Yaounde. 15, 89.

R Singh, R Carter, C Drakeley, D Leroy (2013) The biology of sexual development of Plasmodium: the design and implementation of transmissionblocking strategies. 11, 70-80.

J Doannio, D Doudou, L Konan (2006) Représentations sociales et pratiques liées à l'utilisation des moustiquaires dans la lutte contre le paludisme en Côte d'Ivoire (Afrique de l'Ouest). 66, 45-52.

S Faye (2012) 2. Effet protecteur des moustiquaires non traitées et des moustiquaires imprégnées. 22, 37-49.

H Ngum, S Veyufambom (2016) Assessing the effective use of mosquito nets in the prevention of malaria in some parts of Mezam division, Northwest Region Cameroon. 15, 390.

Grace Manu, Ellen Boamah-Kaali, Lawrence Febir, Emmanuel Ayipah, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Kwaku Asante (2017) Low Utilization of Insecticide-Treated Bed Net among Pregnant Women in the Middle Belt of Ghana. 2017, 1-7.