Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Gedion Asnake Azeze, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Afework Alemu Lombebo, Getachew Asmare Adella, Kirubel Eshetu Haile, Getahun Dendir Welda, Amelework Gonfa Efa, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom
BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic malaria during pregnancy is a significant public health concern in malaria-endemic regions, which worsens the various effects of malaria on the mother and fetus and increases maternal and neonatal mortality. To date, no meta-analysis has been conducted on asymptomatic malaria in pregnant women in Ethiopia. Thus, we aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and its associated factors in pregnant women in Ethiopia. METHODS: PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Cochrane, AJOL, and Ethiopian University repositories were systematically searched to identify studies reporting the prevalence of asymptomatic malaria infection among pregnant women in Ethiopia...
February 2024: Parasite Epidemiology and Control