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View article: The Case for Early and Universal Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Findings from 9314 Pregnant Women in a Major City in Nigeria
The Case for Early and Universal Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Findings from 9314 Pregnant Women in a Major City in Nigeria Open
The practice of universal screening was useful in identifying GDM in 1 out of 20 pregnant women in the study sample. Screening at all trimesters was useful in identifying GDM. There is an urgent need to scale up early and universal screeni…
View article: Prevalence of Malaria among Children under Five Years in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Prevalence of Malaria among Children under Five Years in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria Open
Background: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium parasitemia am…
View article: Malaria Preventive Practices among Pregnant Women in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A Comparative Study
Malaria Preventive Practices among Pregnant Women in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A Comparative Study Open
Background: Malaria has a deleterious effect on pregnancy leading to serious pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Use of effective malaria preventive practices during pregnancy mitigates the harmful effect of the disease…
View article: Plasmodium Parasitaemia among Pregnant Women in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Plasmodium Parasitaemia among Pregnant Women in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria Open
Introduction: Malaria is a febrile illness caused by the Plasmodium species. The mangrove swamp forest vegetation and high annual rainfall characteristic of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria encourage all year round transmission of malaria…
View article: Malaria and Its Economic Burden among Pregnant Women in Rivers State, Nigeria
Malaria and Its Economic Burden among Pregnant Women in Rivers State, Nigeria Open
Background: Malaria remains a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa especially in pregnant women because of the potential risk to the life of the mother and risk of transmission to the foetus. Treatment of malaria imposes a great eco…
View article: Comparative Study on Malaria Preventive Practices among Under-Five Children in Three States in South-South Nigeria
Comparative Study on Malaria Preventive Practices among Under-Five Children in Three States in South-South Nigeria Open
Background: Malaria has remained one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children despite effective preventive and treatment modalities. This study is aimed at looking at the malaria preventive practices among under-five ch…