Malaria intermittent preventive treatment in Nigeria: a qualitative study to explore barriers

Abstract Background While the use of sulphadoxine pyrimethamine (SP) is effective in preventing malaria infection during pregnancy, there are challenges limiting its uptake Nigeria. This study aimed at exploring barriers to IPTp usage among pregnant women Kano state - Methods a qualitative study. The purposive sampling strategy was used for identification and selection 14 key informants interviews. In addition, six focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with (3 FGDs) married men FGDs). conventional content analysis method interpret meaning from data. MAXQDA 10 software data management analysis. Results Poor policy implementation, poor antenatal care attendance, inadequate access intermittent preventive treatment community levels, lack sustainable funding, engagement emerged as major Conclusion political will allocate sufficient financial resources could help improve service delivery women, participation critical sustain gains.