Post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in Malawi: caregivers` acceptance and preferences with regard to delivery methods

Post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in Malawi: caregivers` acceptance and preferences with regard to delivery methods

Abstract Background In malaria endemic countries of sub-Saharan Africa, many children develop severe anaemia due to previous and current malaria infections. After blood transfusions and antimalarial treatment at the hospital they are usually discharged without any follow-up. In the post-discharge pe...

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Main Authors: Sarah Svege, Blessings Kaunda, Bjarne Robberstad, Thandile Nkosi-Gondwe, Kamija S. Phiri, Siri Lange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Post-discharge malaria chemoprevention
Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine
Community-based delivery
Facility-based delivery
Community health worker
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3327-z

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