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Maternal and child health
Health education
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Abstract
Objective: To understand the scope of available interventions and their impact on the health of pregnant women in malaria-endemic areas. Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted using the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE/PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and Virtual Health Library (BVS) databases. The search included primary studies and full-text review studies related to interventions aimed at preventing and controlling malaria during pregnancy. Predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, with thematic analysis and categorization of the findings. Results: Five main categories were identified: sociocultural barriers to adherence to preventive strategies; resistance to drugs and insecticides; inequalities in access and implementation of public policies; need to strengthen community education; and advances in innovation and scientific research. The findings demonstrate that structural, cultural, and systemic factors directly influence the effectiveness of interventions. Final considerations: Effective prevention of malaria during pregnancy requires a multidimensional and integrated approach, combining surveillance, equitable access, and therapeutic innovation. The study highlights the importance of strengthening prenatal care and adapting interventions to the sociocultural context of the populations served.
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