Prevalence Of Malaria Infection And Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic At Kiryandongo General Hospital

ABSTRACT Background: Malaria in pregnancy increases the risk of anemia, stillbirths, spontaneous abortion, premature delivery and low birth weight. Despite preventive measures put in place, rates of malaria in pregnancy and poor birth outcomes remain persistently high in many parts of Africa. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of malaria and identifying associated factors in pregnant women attending ANC in Kiryandongo general Hospital. Methods: A total of 185 pregnant women who had attended ANC within 1 year prior to the study who were tested for malaria were enrolled using sim…