Houkponou F
Benin
Research Article
Placental Malaria in Newly Delivered Women in the Maternity Hospital of Chud Borgou in 2015
Author(s): Salifou K, Obossou AAA, Noudamadjo A, Houkponou F, Sidi R, Vodounhe M, Perrin XR and Alihonou ESalifou K, Obossou AAA, Noudamadjo A, Houkponou F, Sidi R, Vodounhe M, Perrin XR and Alihonou E
Introduction: Malaria remains a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa with high mortality in pregnant women and newborn infants. In the latter, malaria is the consequence of placental transmission of plasmodium. This study aims at identifying the factors associated with placental malaria in CHUD/B in 2015.
Patients and Method: It was a prospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study with an analytical purpose in the CHUD/Borgou Gynecology and Obstetrics department in Parakou. The study population consisted of pregnant women admitted in the Gynecology and Obstetrics department. It was an exhaustive census of all pregnant women admitted in the CHUD/B Gynecology and Obstetrics department.
Results: Placental malaria was diagnosed in 57 pregnant women that is to say a prevalence of 20.28%. The average age o.. View More»
