Treatment-seeking and uptake of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women and caregivers of children under-five years during COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities in South West Uganda: a qualitative study

Treatment-seeking and uptake of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women and caregivers of children under-five years during COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities in South West Uganda: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Despite efforts to avert the negative effects of malaria, there remain barriers to the uptake of prevention measures, and these have hindered its eradication. This study explored the factors that influence uptake of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women and children...

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Main Authors: Ivan Mugisha Taremwa, Scholastic Ashaba, Rose Kyarisiima, Carlrona Ayebazibwe, Ruth Ninsiima, Cristina Mattison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Malaria prevention
Pregnant women
Children under-five
COVID-19
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12771-3

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