Pattern of the Antimalarials Prescription during Pregnancy in Bangui, Central African Republic
Joint Authors
Heredeïbona, Luc Salva
Soula, Georges
Delmont, Jean
Madji, Nestor
Djallé, Djibrine
Le Faou, Alain
Manirakiza, Alexandre
Klement, Elise
Laganier, Remi
Methode, Moyen
Source
Malaria Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The aim of this study was to identify the antimalarials prescribed during the pregnancy and to document their timing.
Method.
From June to September 2009, a survey was conducted on 565 women who gave birth in the Castors maternity in Bangui.
The antenatal clinics cards were checked in order to record the types of antimalarials prescribed during pregnancy according to gestational age.
Results.
A proportion of 28.8% ANC cards contained at least one antimalarial prescription.
The commonest categories of antimalarials prescribed were: quinine (56.7%), artemisinin-based combinations (26.8%) and artemisinin monotherapy (14.4%).
Among the prescriptions that occurred in the first trimester of pregnancy, artemisinin-based combinations and artemisinin monotherapies represented the proportions of (10.9%) and (13.3%).
respectively.
Conclusion.
This study showed a relatively high rate (>80%) of the recommended antimalarials prescription regarding categories of indicated antimalarials from national guidelines.
But, there is a concern about the prescription of the artemisinin derivatives in the first trimester of pregnancy, and the prescription of artemisinin monotherapy.
Thus, the reinforcement of awareness activities of health care providers on the national malaria treatment during pregnancy is suggested.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Manirakiza, Alexandre& Soula, Georges& Laganier, Remi& Klement, Elise& Djallé, Djibrine& Methode, Moyen…[et al.]. 2011. Pattern of the Antimalarials Prescription during Pregnancy in Bangui, Central African Republic. Malaria Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Manirakiza, Alexandre…[et al.]. Pattern of the Antimalarials Prescription during Pregnancy in Bangui, Central African Republic. Malaria Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Manirakiza, Alexandre& Soula, Georges& Laganier, Remi& Klement, Elise& Djallé, Djibrine& Methode, Moyen…[et al.]. Pattern of the Antimalarials Prescription during Pregnancy in Bangui, Central African Republic. Malaria Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470269
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470269