An assessment of infant medication administration and storage practices in selected communities in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

An assessment of infant medication administration and storage practices in selected communities in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Background: Effective infant medication administration and storage is a major public health challenge outlined by the World Health Organization. These challenges may be exacerbated in rural or limited-resource areas. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate infant medication administration and...

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Main Authors:	Aspen D. Flynn, Rebekah L. Scheuerle, Geoff Galgon, Stephen E. Gerrard, Vhonani O. Netshandama
Format:	Article
Language:	Afrikaans
Published:	AOSIS 2019-03-01
Series:	Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Subjects:	pediatric medication medication administration community health community health worker
Online Access:	https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/1075

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