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Prevalence of Hypoglycemia Among Plasmodium Falciparum Infected Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Wula Mango, Magadali Local Government Area of Adamawa State - Nigeria
Subject area: Biological & Medical Sciences · Area of research: Public Health
Abstract
Hypoglycemia is a critical concern among pregnant women, particularly in regions where plasmodium falciparum infection prevails. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of hypoglycemia among pregnant women with Plasmodium falciparum infection attending antenatal clinic in Wula-Mango, assessing the relationship between gestational age and the prevalence of hypoglycemia among pregnant women with malaria and to investigate the association between parity and the occurrence of hypoglycemia among pregnant women with Plasmodium falciparum infection. Cross- sectional observational design was employed, the study enrolled 120 pregnant women. Data encompassing socio-demographic details, malaria infection status, hypoglycemic status and parity were collected. Glucose levels were determined using enzymatic method. Results indicate a substantial prevalence of hypoglycemia, out of the 120 women examined, 58 (48.3%) tested positive and prevalence of plasmodium falciparum infection was 59 (49.2%). Significant associations were observed between malaria infection and gestational age. Week 20 had the highest prevalence of hypoglycemia (77.8%). There is association between parity and occurrence of hypoglycemia with 1 parity having higher frequency 45% and the least with 3 parity (5.00%). The findings of this study can contribute to the development of targeted interventions aimed at improving maternal and fetal health outcomes in malaria endemic areas like Wula-mango.
Keywords
Hypoglycemia, Plasmodium falciparum, pregnant women, Wula-mango, antenatal
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How to cite this paper
@article{1709269,
author = {Elihu A., Hamawa, S. S., Reuben, L, Domo, G.A},
title = {Prevalence of Hypoglycemia Among Plasmodium Falciparum Infected Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Wula Mango, Magadali Local Government Area of Adamawa State - Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {1178-1182},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709269.pdf},
abstract = {Hypoglycemia is a critical concern among pregnant women, particularly in regions where plasmodium falciparum infection prevails. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of hypoglycemia among pregnant women with Plasmodium falciparum infection attending antenatal clinic in Wula-Mango, assessing the relationship between gestational age and the prevalence of hypoglycemia among pregnant women with malaria and to investigate the association between parity and the occurrence of hypoglycemia among pregnant women with Plasmodium falciparum infection. Cross- sectional observational design was employed, the study enrolled 120 pregnant women. Data encompassing socio-demographic details, malaria infection status, hypoglycemic status and parity were collected. Glucose levels were determined using enzymatic method. Results indicate a substantial prevalence of hypoglycemia, out of the 120 women examined, 58 (48.3%) tested positive and prevalence of plasmodium falciparum infection was 59 (49.2%). Significant associations were observed between malaria infection and gestational age. Week 20 had the highest prevalence of hypoglycemia (77.8%). There is association between parity and occurrence of hypoglycemia with 1 parity having higher frequency 45% and the least with 3 parity (5.00%). The findings of this study can contribute to the development of targeted interventions aimed at improving maternal and fetal health outcomes in malaria endemic areas like Wula-mango.},
keywords = {Hypoglycemia, Plasmodium falciparum, pregnant women, Wula-mango, antenatal},
month = {June},
}