Knowledge, attitude and practice of malaria preventive measures among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Ikole-Ekiti, Ekiti state Department: Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9009 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of malaria prevention among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at General Hospital, Ikole-ekiti, Ekiti State. The specific objectives were to determine their level of knowledge of malaria prevention, evaluate their attitudes toward preventive strategies, examine their preventive practices, and identify the barriers influencing the adoption of malaria prevention measures. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used, involving 400 pregnant women selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire that covered demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers. Ethical approval was obtained, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The study found that awareness of malaria was universal (100%). Knowledge of malaria prevention was relatively high, with 82% aware of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and 80% aware that malaria can be prevented during pregnancy. However, only 51% had heard of IPTp-SP, and just 60% knew the recommended doses. Attitudes were positive overall, with 91.8% believing preventive drugs were safe and ANC attendance important. Preventive practices were encouraging: 77.8% regularly used ITNs, 76.2% had taken at least one IPTp-SP dose, and 89% used mosquito repellents. Key barriers included cost (79.3%), availability of preventive tools (76.2%), cultural beliefs (89%), and inadequate healthcare services (78.3%). The study concludes that although pregnant women show good awareness, favorable attitudes, and strong preventive practices, gaps in knowledge and systemic challenges limit optimal malaria prevention. It is recommended that government and health professionals strengthen ANC health education, improve access to IPTp-SP and ITNs, address cultural beliefs through community sensitization, and ensure better healthcare service delivery to enhance malaria prevention among pregnant women in Ikole-ekiti. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»A study on the causes, effects, prevention and control of threatened abortion among childbearing mothers ages (18-45) years in Gilead Children Hospital»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state