Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)
Effectiveness of Community-Based Healthcare Services in Preventing Malaria Cases Among Pregnant Women in Agni Region, Ivory Coast
Nkululeko Khumalo, University of Johannesburg
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18843682
Published: September 25, 2007
Abstract
Agni Region in Ivory Coast has a high incidence of malaria among pregnant women, contributing to significant maternal and neonatal morbidity. The study employed pre-post intervention design with stratified sampling to assess changes before and after implementing community health workers. A statistically significant decrease ($p < 0.05$) of 32% in malaria cases was observed post-intervention, indicating the effectiveness of community-based services. Community healthcare interventions significantly reduced malaria incidence among pregnant women in Agni Region. Expanding and sustaining these services is recommended to further mitigate malaria prevalence.
How to Cite
Nkululeko Khumalo (2007). Effectiveness of Community-Based Healthcare Services in Preventing Malaria Cases Among Pregnant Women in Agni Region, Ivory Coast. African Nanopharmacology and Delivery (Applied aspect), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18843682
Keywords
African Geographic Health ServicesCommunity Outreach ProgrammesMaternal Morbidity ReductionRandomized Controlled TrialsProphylaxis StrategiesMalaria Incidence MonitoringAntenatal Care Delivery Models