Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy in Tanzania
Author Information
Author(s): Tanya Marchant, Nathan Rose, Caroline Jones, Hadji Mponda, Jane Bruce, Yovitha Sedekia, Joanna Schellenberg, Hassan Mshinda, Kara Hanson
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
What factors influence the national coverage estimates for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in Tanzania?
Conclusion
Improving stock availability and revising guidelines could enhance the coverage of malaria prevention treatments for pregnant women in Tanzania.
Supporting Evidence
- IPTp coverage declined from 71% in 2005 to 65% in 2007 for the first dose.
- Second dose coverage dropped from 38% in 2005 to 30% in 2007.
- Availability of the drug at clinics decreased from 85% in 2005 to 60% in 2007.
- Women in urban areas had higher IPTp coverage than those in rural areas.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many pregnant women in Tanzania got the medicine to prevent malaria, and found that many didn't get it because the clinics ran out of medicine or the rules about when to give it were too strict.
Methodology
The study used three national household and linked reproductive and child health facility surveys conducted in 2005, 2006, and 2007 across 21 districts in Tanzania.
Potential Biases
Respondent bias may affect the accuracy of reported IPTp coverage.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to bias.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 15-49 who reported a live birth in the previous year.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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