Severe Malaria in Pregnant Women in Sudan
Author Information
Author(s): Ali Aziem A, Elhassan Elhassan M, Magzoub Mamoun M, Elbashir Mustafa I, Adam Ishag
Primary Institution: Faculty of Medicine, Kassala University, Sudan
Hypothesis
What is the pattern of severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria among pregnant women in areas of unstable malaria transmission?
Conclusion
Preventive measures for pregnant women such as insecticide-treated bednets and chemoprophylaxis may be beneficial in areas of unstable malaria transmission.
Supporting Evidence
- Among 222 pregnant women diagnosed with malaria, 40 (18.0%) met the criteria for severe malaria.
- Hypoglycaemia was the most common manifestation, affecting 35.5% of those with severe malaria.
- The study found no maternal deaths among the participants.
Takeaway
Pregnant women can get very sick from malaria, and it's important to catch it early and treat it quickly to help them and their babies.
Methodology
A hospital-based study using pre-tested questionnaires to gather data and clinical tests for diagnosis.
Limitations
The study could not follow up on maternal and perinatal outcomes.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 28.4 years, with a gestational age of 29.3 weeks.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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