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The study aims to assess the prevalence of placental Plasmodium falciparum malaria and identify associated factors among pregnant women in eastern Uganda.

March 24, 2026Open Access

Prevalence of placental Plasmodium falciparum malaria and associated factors among pregnant women in health facilities in Eastern Uganda

Key Points

The study aims to assess the prevalence of placental Plasmodium falciparum malaria and identify associated factors among pregnant women in eastern Uganda.
Conducted in health facilities in eastern Uganda
Focused on pregnant women delivering at these facilities
Identified associations with antenatal care attendance
Placental malaria is prevalent among pregnant women in the region
Less than three antenatal care visits significantly links to increased placental malaria cases

Abstract

Placental malaria is common among pregnant women delivering in health facilities in eastern Uganda. Having less than three antenatal care visits is significantly associated with placental malaria among pregnant women. The Ministry of Health and development partners need to provide awareness to the population to help increase ANC attendance among pregnant women in communities.

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