Table 1 Knowledge of providers about IPT for malaria in pregnancy
Variable | Urban | Rural | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Public | Private | Public | Private | Â |
| Â | N = 11 | N = 3 | N = 17 | N = | N = 34 |
| Â | n | n | n | n | n(%) |
Knowledge of existence of policy on IPTp | 11 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 32 (94.1) |
Correct knowledge of drug used (SP) | 10 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 32 (94.1) |
Correct knowledge of number of doses (2/3) | 8 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 26 (76.5) |
Know a dose should be given in 2nd trimester | 7 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 24 (70.6) |
Know a dose should be given in 3rd trimester | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 13 (38.2) |
Knowledge of recommended approach of giving IPTp (DOT) | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 17 (50.0) |
Respondents that know all the guidelines | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 |