Provider and patient perceptions of malaria rapid diagnostic test use in Nigeria: a cross-sectional evaluation

Provider and patient perceptions of malaria rapid diagnostic test use in Nigeria: a cross-sectional evaluation

Abstract Background Nigeria commenced a phased programmatic deployment of rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) at the primary health care (PHC) facility levels since 2011. Despite various efforts, the national testing rate for malaria is still very low. The uptake of RDT has been variable. This study was un...

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Main Authors: Olugbenga A. Mokuolu, Olufemi O. Ajumobi, Godwin N. Ntadom, Olanrewaju T. Adedoyin, Alero A. Roberts, Chimere O. Agomo, Kate U. Edozieh, Henrietta U. Okafor, Robinson D. Wammanda, Friday A. Odey, Ibrahim K. Maikore, Olatayo O. Abikoye, Adekunle D. Alabi, Chiomah Amajoh, Bala M. Audu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Rapid diagnostic test
Malaria
Primary health care workers
Community
Perception
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2346-x

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