B. Ngeri

Prevalence of Anemia in Pregnant Women under Antenatal Care at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria and Association to Knowledge and Attitude on Anemia and Its Prevention

P. A. Awoyesuku, C. Ohaka & B. Ngeri · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is an important public health problem worldwide. Despite the efforts of government and health bodies, maternal anemia continues to be a common cause of morbidity and mortality. This suggests that other factors contribute to the high prevalence of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i2030390

Knowledge of Malaria and Utilization of Its Preventive Measures among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at a Tertiary Hospital in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria

P. A. Awoyesuku, C. Ohaka & B. Ngeri · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Background: Prevention of malaria is a major priority for the roll back malaria partnership which recommends three-pronged approach for reducing the burden of malaria among pregnant women. The WHO framework for malaria prevention during pregnancy in areas of stable malaria transm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i1930386