Public responses to policy changes in 1st line treatment for uncomplicated for malaria in Kenya and the potential influence of policy communication in the uptake of malaria drugs

Includes bibliographical references. === This study intends to give new insights into community perceptions on policy changes in 1st-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Kenya and the contributions of such perceptions on the uptake of recommended malaria drugs. It also intends to promote effe...

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Main Author: Okungu, Vincent Robert
Other Authors: Gilson, Lucy
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9452
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Summary:Includes bibliographical references. === This study intends to give new insights into community perceptions on policy changes in 1st-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Kenya and the contributions of such perceptions on the uptake of recommended malaria drugs. It also intends to promote effective communication and implementation of malaria treatment policies and highlight public concerns about drug policy changes, and finally, add to the literature on malaria control and contribute to policy debates from a community perspective.