Sikirat Olufunmilayo LASISI2024-06-132024-06-132023-12M.PHhttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/574Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria, contributing persistently to the national and regional disease burden in Africa. Despite substantial efforts to combat the scourge, the prevalence of malaria continues to pose a formidable challenge particularly among pregnant women. This study utilized a descriptive survey research design, employing a two-stage sampling procedure to select 400 pregnant women as study respondents. Four research questions were formulated and addressed, with the sample size determined using Fisher’s formula. A two-stage cluster sampling technique was applied to select pregnant women attending primary health care centers in Ijebu Ode. The first stage involved a simple random sampling of 10 Primary Health Care Centers out of the 16 public facilities in Ijebu Ode LGA. In the second stage, 40 pregnant women were selected through cluster sampling in the chosen health facilities. The study addresses four research questions, focusing on demographic variables such as age, religion, and marital status among others. The Statistical analyses revealed non-significant associations between these demographic variables and the participants' knowledge, accessibility, and practice of malaria prevention measures (age: p-value=0.77, religion: p-value=0.68, marital status: p-value=0.17). The results indicate a high level of awareness among the respondents, with 89.72% acknowledging the efficacy of sleeping under insecticide-treated bed nets for malaria prevention. Regarding access to insecticide-treated nets (ITN), 71.43% reported having access to long-lasting ITNs, and 66.4% utilized ITNs among other available malaria prevention options. However, a notable portion of the study participants did not practice these recommended preventive measures. The study revealed that 89.72% of respondents recognized the efficacy of sleeping under an insecticide-treated bed net in preventing malaria. Concerning access to Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs), 71.43% reported having access to long-lasting ITNs, and 66.4% of mothers/caregivers utilized ITNs among various malaria prevention options. However, other preventive measures were not widely practiced among the study participants. In conclusion, the majority of pregnant women demonstrated good knowledge and accessibility to malaria preventive measures. The study underscores the need for targeted educational interventions during antenatal care, proposing compulsory evaluation classes to enhance pregnant women's knowledge and encourage self-driven adherence to malaria prevention methods. These findings contribute valuable insights for refining public health strategies aimed at mitigating the impact of malaria among pregnant women in Nigeria. Keywords: Accessibility, Knowledge, Malaria Prevention, Practice Word Count: 371enAccessibilityKnowledgeMalaria PreventionPracticeThesis