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Table 1 Components of the knowledge score

From: Knowledge of malaria influences the use of insecticide treated nets but not intermittent presumptive treatment by pregnant women in Tanzania

Malaria in pregnancy statement:

Agreement

  

n/293

%

Risk of infection

Increases in pregnancy

270

92

Consequences

Low birth weight

81

28

 

Pregnancy Loss

112

38

 

Maternal anaemia

150

51

Best Interventions*

ITN

266

91

 

SP

115

39

Transmission

Mosquitoes alone

102

35

  1. *Women asked to state up to two malaria interventions