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March 14, 2026Malaria Journal0 citationsOpen Access

Factors influencing the utilisation of malaria preventive services during pregnancy in Ile Ife, Nigeria: a mixed method approach

GIGideon N. InyangudoTOT. O. OjoFOFolorunso Oluwabunmi

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify factors affecting the use of malaria preventive services by pregnant women in Ile Ife, Nigeria.
  • Conducted a mixed method study combining qualitative and quantitative approaches.
  • Gathered data from antenatal care clinics and various healthcare providers.
  • Analyzed the roles of faith-based and traditional birth attendants in malaria prevention.
  • Optimal utilisation of malaria preventive services increases with better integration of unconventional healthcare providers.
  • Educational interventions significantly enhance knowledge and awareness among pregnant women.
  • Continuous training for health workers is essential for effective delivery of malaria prevention.

Abstract

Modalities to maintain constant availability of malaria preventive commodities at ANC clinics should be put in place. In addition to the conventional awareness programmes, optimal utilisation of MPS can be achieved through the integration of unconventional healthcare providers such as faith-based and traditional birth attendants into malaria in pregnancy preventive initiatives. Also, educational interventions and continuous health workers training are crucial.

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Inyangudo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fa9ab39f7826a300b583https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-026-05844-w
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