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Table 2 Observation of Antenatal Health Workers IPTp-SP practices, Northern Region, 2021 (N = 315)

From: Factors influencing health workers’ compliance with the WHO intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy recommendations in the Northern Region, Ghana

Compliance to IPTp treatment guidelines

Frequency (N)

Percentage (%)

Confirmed gestational period

 Yes

210

66.7

 No

105

33.3

Report adverse reactions

 Yes

110

34.9

 No

205

65.1

Proper documentation

 Yes

231

73.3

 No

84

26.7

DOT practice

 Yes

277

87.9

 No

38

12.1

Other medications (co-trimoxazole)

 Yes

87

27.6

 No

228

72.4

Required dosage

 Yes

306

97.1

 No

9

2.9

Next dose

 Yes

136

43.2

 No

179

56.8