Assessing the Impact of Socio-Economic Factors and Indoor Mosquito Control on Malaria Prevalence among Pregnant Women in Nigeria

Abstract

Malaria remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, particularly among pregnant women and children under the age of five. This study assesses the impact of socio-economic factors and indoor mosquito control measures on malaria prevalence among pregnant women in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 3,035 women, aged 15–49, from 36 states across the country. Key variables such as literacy level, usage of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs), and antimalarial drug administration were analyzed. Logistic regression, Wald tests, and Goodness-of-Fit tests were employed to evaluate the association between socio-economic factors, indoor mosquito control, and malaria prevalence. The findings reveal that literacy and ITN usage are significant predictors of malaria prevalence. This study highlights the critical need to address socio-economic inequalities and promote effective indoor mosquito control strategies as part of broader public health efforts to reduce malaria prevalence among pregnant women in Nigeria.