Community response to intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in infants (IPTi) delivered through the expanded programme of immunization in five African settings

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>IPTi delivered through EPI has been shown to reduce the incidence of clinical malaria by 20–59%. However, new health interventions can only be effective if they are also socially and culturally acceptable. It is also crucial to ensur...

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Main Authors: Slutsker Lawrence, Mangesho Peter, Okello George, Mwangi Rose, Akweongo Patricia, Gosling Roly, Odhiambo Frank, Adongo Philip, Mathanga Don P, Pell Christopher, Gysels Marjolein, Kremsner Peter G, Grobusch Martin P, Hamel Mary J, Newman Robert D, Pool Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/191