Knowledge and behaviour as determinants of anti-malarial drug use in a peri-urban population from malaria holoendemic region of western Kenya

Knowledge and behaviour as determinants of anti-malarial drug use in a peri-urban population from malaria holoendemic region of western Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The appropriate use of anti-malarial drugs determines therapeutic efficacy and the emergence and spread of drug-resistant malaria. Strategies for improving drug compliance require accurate information about current practices at the c...

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Main Authors:	Abong'o Benard, Kaseje Dan, Raballah Evans, Jura Walter GZO, Watsierah Carren A, Ouma Collins
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2011-04-01
Series:	Malaria Journal
Online Access:	http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/99

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