Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors in Pregnancy: A cross-sectional Study at Wad Madani Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sudan

Abstract

were analyzed by SPSS. Results: The study shows that among the 800 participants, the majority (48%) were between the ages of 20-30 years, 61% were from Wad Madani, and the rest were from various regions. In terms of education, 45% had a university-level education, and 40% completed secondary school. Around half of the women were housewives (53%), and 48% were employed. The study also shows that the overall prevalence rate of malaria during pregnancy is 20.6%. Significant associations were found between malaria prevalence and age of 20-30 years, housewife occupation, and gestational age in the second trimester. Conclusion: The study showed that the prevalence of malaria among pregnant women at Wad Madani Maternity Teaching Hospital in Gazira, Sudan, was high and the women aged between 20-30 years, housewife occupation, and second trimester were significantly associated with higher malaria cases.