PERCEPTIONS OF MALARIA AND THE UTILISATION OF LONG LASTING INSECTICIDE TREATED NETS IN A RURAL NIGER DELTA COMMUNITY IN NIGERIA

Introduction: Malaria represents a heavy disease burden with high death tolls in sub-Saharan countries, particularly among children less than five years of age and pregnant women. Misconceptions about the disease are reported to still exist in malaria endemic countries. Insecticide-treated nets (ITN...

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Main Authors: Omole VN, Ogboi SJ, Agu PU, Jarikre E, Audu O, Nmadu AG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ntec Specialist 2018-01-01
Series:Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://kjmsmedicaljournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/3.Omole-VN-et-al-KJMS-Vol12No2.pdf