Intermittent Preventive Therapy Adherence Amongst Women in the Luwero District of Uganda and Relevant Policy Recommendations A cross-sectional survey

Abstract

Objectives: This study intends to provide an updated estimate on intermittent preventative therapy adherence in the Luwero district of Uganda.

Study Design:  A cross-sectional study design was employed. In person interviews, using a structured questionnaire developed for this study, were used to collect data.

Methods: Data were collected from a convenience sample of women from four villages in the Luwero District of Uganda. Questions were asked a loud in English and the responses recorded electronically in Qualtrics or on paper. Data from paper forms were entered into Qualtrics. Data were exported to SPSS for analysis.  

Results: The results indicate that 91% percent of women interviewed received at least one dose of IPTp during their last pregnancy. Fifty-eight percent of the respondents received three or more doses of IPTp. While 42% of respondents reported contracting malaria when last pregnant.   

Conclusion: IPTp3+ adherence appears to have increased amongst women in Uganda since the last nationwide study.