Abstract
Background : Pregnant woman are more susceptible to malaria, which is associated with serious adverse effects on pregnancy. The presentation of malaria during pregnancy varies according to the level of the transmission in the area. Objective : Our study aimed to demonstrate the prevalence and risk factors for malaria (age, parity and gestational age) among pregnant woman living in eastern Sudan, which is characterized by unstable malaria transmission. Methods : The prevalence and possible risk factors for plasmodium malaria were investigated in 744 pregnant Sudanese, women attending antenatal clinic of New Haifa Teaching Hospital, eastern Sudan, during October 2003- April 2004. A total of 102 (13.7%) had P. falciparum malaria, 18 (17. 6%) of these were severe cases (jaundice and severe anemia). Result : Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that, age and parity were not associated with malaria. Women who attended the antenatal clinic in the third trimester were at highest risk for malaria (OR= 1.58, 95% CI= 1.02-2.4; P Conclusion : Our data suggest that P. falciparum malaria is common in pregnant women attending antenatal care and that anaemia is an important complication. Preventive measures (chemoprophylaxis and insecticide – treated bed nets) may be beneficial in the area for all women irrespective of age or parity. Keywords : malaria, pregnant woman, unstable transmission area Tropical Journal of Medical Research Vol. 9(2) 2005: 1-3
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