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Seasonal Burden of Malaria Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Cape Coast, Ghana (2019 - 2021): A Retrospective Surveillance Report

2026-02-06 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundMalaria during pregnancy contributes to maternal anemia and adverse birth outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed seasonal malaria burden among pregnant women in Cape Coast, Ghana, during 2019-2021. MethodsRetrospective surveillance analysis of pregnant women attending Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Malaria was diagnosed by microscopy, and hemoglobin levels were measured. Seasonal trends and demographic characteristics were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-squa...

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