Table 3 Prescription in ANC card of chloroquine prophylaxis and iron/folic acid supplemen-tation, self-reported ANC instructions and self-reported intake among ANC users (n = 159)
From: Malaria and anemia prevention in pregnant women of rural Burkina Faso
Chloroquine (%) | Iron/folic acid (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Prescription on ANC card | ||
Complete prophylaxis | 95 (60) | 124 (78) |
Incomplete prophylaxis | 29 (18) | - |
Incorrect prescription | 32 (20) | 32 (20) |
No prescription (no ANC card) | 3 (2) | 3 (2) |
Instructions given at ANC visits (self-reported) | ||
Complete prophylaxis explained | 46 (29) | 111 (70) |
Incomplete prophylaxis explained | 65 (41) | - |
Incorrect instructions given | 41 (26) | 41 (26) |
No instructions given | 7 (4) | 7 (4) |
Dosages taken (self-reported) | ||
Complete prophylaxis | 46 (29) | 149 (94) |
Incomplete prophylaxis | 67 (42) | - |
Incorrect dose | 43 (27) | 8 (5) |
No prophylaxis | 3 (2) | 2 (1) |
Duration of chloroquine and iron/folic acid prophylaxis | ||
From 1st ANC until before delivery | 20 (13) | 20 (13) |
From 1st ANC until delivery | 115 (72) | 124 (78) |
From 1st ANC until after delivery | 21 (13) | 13 (8) |
No prophylaxis | 3 (2) | 2 (1) |