Experiences and perceptions of care-seeking for febrile illness among caregivers, pregnant women, and health providers in eight districts of Madagascar

Experiences and perceptions of care-seeking for febrile illness among caregivers, pregnant women, and health providers in eight districts of Madagascar

Abstract Background Prompt diagnosis and treatment of malaria contributes to reduced morbidity, particularly among children and pregnant women; however, in Madagascar, care-seeking for febrile illness is often delayed. To describe factors influencing decisions for prompt care-seeking among caregiver...

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Main Authors: Rachel Favero, Catherine M. Dentinger, Jean Pierre Rakotovao, Laurent Kapesa, Haja Andriamiharisoa, Laura C. Steinhardt, Bakoly Randrianarisoa, Reena Sethi, Patricia Gomez, Jocelyn Razafindrakoto, Eliane Razafimandimby, Ralaivaomisa Andrianandraina, Mauricette Nambinisoa Andriamananjara, Aimée Ravaoarinosy, Sedera Aurélien Mioramalala, Barbara Rawlins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Care-seeking
Malaria
Community
Madagascar
Febrile illness
Pregnant women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04190-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04190-x

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