Malaria control in Bungoma District, Kenya: a survey of home treatment of children with fever, bednet use and attendance at antenatal clinics

Malaria control in Bungoma District, Kenya: a survey of home treatment of children with fever, bednet use and attendance at antenatal clinics

OBJECTIVE: To lay the basis for planning an improved malaria control programme in Bungoma District, Kenya. METHODS: By means of a cluster sample household survey an investigation was conducted into the home management of febrile children, the use of bednets, and attendance at antenatal clinics. FIND...

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Main Authors: Hamel Mary J., Odhacha Amos, Roberts Jacquelin M., Deming Michael S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2001-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Malaria/prevention and control
Malaria/drug therapy
Antimalarials/administration and dosage
Chloroquine/administration and dosage
Bedding and linens/utilization
Prenatal care
Fever/drug therapy
Home nursing
Child
Households
Sampling studies
Cluster analysis
Kenya
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