Primary healthcare on utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant mothers and carers of children in South–South Nigeria
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Odoko, Joseph O, Nwose, Ezekiel U., Nwajei, Samuel D.D., Igumbor, Eunice O, Agege, Emmanuel A. and Moyegbone, John E. 2020. "Primary healthcare on utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant mothers and carers of children in South–South Nigeria." Clinical Medical Reviews and Reports. 3 (2). https://doi.org/10.31579/2690-8794/035
Article Title | Primary healthcare on utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant mothers and carers of children in South–South Nigeria |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Odoko, Joseph O, Nwose, Ezekiel U., Nwajei, Samuel D.D., Igumbor, Eunice O, Agege, Emmanuel A. and Moyegbone, John E |
Journal Title | Clinical Medical Reviews and Reports |
Journal Citation | 3 (2) |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2020 |
Publisher | Auctores Publishing |
ISSN | 2690-8794 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.31579/2690-8794/035 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.auctoresonline.org/images/currentissue/1599629046Primary_Healthcare_on_Utilization_of_Insecticide_Treated_Nets_among_Pregnant_Mothers_and_Careers_of_Children_in_South.pdf |
Abstract | One of the strategies of Primary Health Care (PHC) is the use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) against malaria among pregnant mothers and care givers of children under five years. The agency for PHC in Nigeria is the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The objective of this narrative review is to identify the role of PHC providers in promoting the use of ITNs among pregnant mothers and care givers of children under five years. Method was by review of 30 published literatures on PHC; as it relates to use of ITNs. Findings indicate that most pregnant mothers and care-givers of children under five years in Nigeria are aware that the best option to prevent malaria infection is by use of ITNs. Healthcare providers participate in mass distribution of ITNs. There is increase nets ownership in households. Supervisory guidance influences use of ITNs. However, there is evidence of slow uptake of ITNs due to resistance to behavioural change. Also, the knowledge of pregnant women concerning ITNs use was good, but the attitudes and practices were poor. The implication is that health promotion need to be enhanced among both PHC workers and community leaders on use of ITNs. Primary healthcare workers may need to be motivated to do their job in terms of promoting the use of ITNs among pregnant mothers and carers of children under five years. |
Keywords | Malaria epidemic, Global reports, ITNs, Mass distribution, Ownership, Utilization |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420605. Preventative health care |
Byline Affiliations | Novena University, Nigeria |
Charles Sturt University |
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