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Review
. 2007 Apr;4(4):e92.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040092.

Malaria in pregnancy: what can the social sciences contribute?

Joan Muela Ribera  1 , Susanna Hausmann-Muela, Umberto D'Alessandro, Koen Peeters Grietens
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Review

Malaria in pregnancy: what can the social sciences contribute?

Joan Muela Ribera et al. PLoS Med. 2007 Apr.

Abstract

Building on existing knowledge from social science work on malaria, the authors propose two models for studying social science aspects of malaria in pregnancy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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The Malaria in Pregnancy Treatment Model: Relevant Factors for Treatment-Seeking Behaviour for Malaria in Pregnant Women
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The Malaria in Pregnancy Prevention Model: Relevant Factors for the Utilization of ANCs and Acceptance of IPT
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