Knowledge and use of insecticide treated nets as a malaria preventive tool among pregnant women in a local government area of Lagos state, Nigeria
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Date
2011
Authors
Ayeni, F.A
Aina, B.A
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Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science
Abstract
Malaria has been described as the foremost public health concern in tropical and subtropical
regions of the world, Nigeria inclusive. This survey set out to assess the knowledge,
attitude and practice on the use of ITNs as a malaria preventive tool among pregnant women and
to determine its level of recommendation and proper instructions given by pharmacists.
Structured questionnaires were administered to pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at
two selected hospitals in Alimosho Local Government Area (ALGA) of Lagos State and also to
community pharmacists practicing in the same ALGA. Data was analyzed using Epi Info 2002
and Microsoft Excel. Forty eight community pharmacists and 163 pregnant women participated
in the study. About 77 and 91% of pregnant women were aware of ITNs at Igando GH and the
private hospital respectively. Only 11.2% and 37.5% actually used it. Majority of the
pharmacists (95.8%) recommended the use of ITNs and 95% of them also gave counsel on ITN
use while 5% did not. There is a wide difference between the level of awareness and the rate of
use of ITNs by pregnant women. More emphasis should be placed on ownership and use of ITNs
so that the benefit of its protection can be derived.
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Keywords
ITNs , Alimosho Local Government Area , Igando General Hospital , Malaria , Insecticide treated nets , Private Hospital , Pregnant women , Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE
Citation
Aina, B., & Ayeni, F. (2011). Knowledge and use of insecticide treated nets as a malaria preventive tool among pregnant women in a local government area of Lagos state, Nigeria. Journal Of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 01(07), 162-166.