Table 5 Comparison of mean birthweight and gestational age by malaria prevention strategies employed
From: Utilisation of malaria preventive measures during pregnancy and birth outcomes in Ibadan, Nigeria
Measure | Birthweight (kg) | Gestational age (weeks) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | p | Mean (SD) | p | |
Traditional herbs | ||||
Used | 2.95 (0.51) | 0.075 | 37.4 (2.4) | 0.001 |
Not used | 3.04 (0.57) | 38.1 (2.5) | ||
Intermittent SP | ||||
Used | 3.13 (0.52) | 0.016 | 38.5 (2.1) | 0.002 |
Not used | 3.0 (0.56) | 37.8 (2.5) | ||
Intermittent chloroquine | ||||
Used | 3.06 (0.56) | 0.532 | 38.2 (2.3) | 0.370 |
Not used | 3.02 (0.54) | 37.9 (2.5) | ||
Weekly Pyrimethamine | ||||
Used | 3.01 (0.54) | 0.620 | 37.8 (2.6) | 0.400 |
Not used | 3.03 (0.56) | 38.0 (2.4) | ||
Mosquito repellent cream | ||||
Used | 3.03 (0.57) | 0.838 | 37.8 (2.5) | 0.750 |
Not used | 3.02 (0.55) | 37.9 (2.5) | ||
Insecticide treated nets | ||||
Used | 3.10 (0.52) | 0.070 | 38.2 (2.2) | 0.094 |
Not used | 3.01 (0.56) | 37.8 (2.5) | ||
Bed nets | ||||
Used | 3.04 (0.52) | 0.629 | 38.2 (2.2) | 0.190 |
Not used | 3.01 (0.57) | 37.8 (2.5) | ||
Window nets | ||||
Used | 3.02 (0.56) | 0.881 | 37.9 (2.6) | 0.270 |
Not used | 3.03 (0.52) | 38.1 (1.9) | ||
Mosquito coils | ||||
Used | 2.99 (0.53) | 0.123 | 37.8 (2.4) | 0.170 |
Not used | 3.05 (0.57) | 38.0 (2.6) | ||
Insecticide sprays | ||||
Used | 3.22 (0.53) | 0.134 | 38.0 (2.4) | 0.210 |
Not used | 2.97 (0.60) | 37.7 (2.6) | ||