Prevalence of Congenital Malaria in Minna, North Central Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Omalu Innocent Chukwuemeka James, Mgbemena Charles, Mgbemena Amaka, Ayanwale Victoria, Olayemi Israel Kayode, Lateef Adeniran, Chukwuemeka Victoria I.
Primary Institution: Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
Hypothesis
What is the true prevalence of congenital, cord, and placental malaria in General Hospital Minna, North Central Nigeria?
Conclusion
The study found that 13.82% of pregnant women and 2.63% of newborns were infected with malaria parasites.
Supporting Evidence
- 21 out of 152 pregnant women were infected with malaria parasites.
- 4 out of 152 newborns showed positive peripheral parasitaemia.
- Placental parasitaemia was found in 7 out of 152 cases.
- 9 out of 152 cord blood samples tested positive for malaria.
Takeaway
The study looked at how many pregnant women and their babies had malaria in a hospital in Nigeria, and found some were infected.
Methodology
Blood samples were taken from pregnant women and their newborns to check for malaria parasites using Giemsa staining.
Potential Biases
The HIV status of the subjects was not determined, which could introduce bias.
Limitations
The study was conducted during the dry season, which may have affected malaria transmission rates.
Participant Demographics
The study included near-term pregnant women and their newborns from General Hospital Minna.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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