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...
Main Authors: | Adebola Emmanuel Orimadegun, Kemisola Stella Ilesanmi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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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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