Mothers′ understanding of childhood malaria and practices in rural communities of Ise-Orun, Nigeria: implications for malaria control

Mothers′ understanding of childhood malaria and practices in rural communities of Ise-Orun, Nigeria: implications for malaria control

Introduction: Regular evaluations of communities′ understanding of malaria-related practices are essential for control of the disease in endemic areas. This study was aimed at investigating the perceptions, prevention and treatments practices for childhood malaria by mothers in rural communities. Ma...

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Main Authors: Adebola Emmanuel Orimadegun, Kemisola Stella Ilesanmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
Attitude and practice
childhood malaria
Ise-Orun
knowledge
malaria control
prevention strategies
rural communities
self-medication
under-5
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2015;volume=4;issue=2;spage=226;epage=231;aulast=Orimadegun

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