Assessing Nigerian caregivers’ health-seeking behaviour when managing febrile illness and malaria in infants
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Authors: Michael Ekholuenetale, Omowunmi Omoniwa, Chinazo Ujuju, Semiu Rahman, Yemi Suleiman, Yahya Hamzat, Olusola Oresanya, Binta Aduke Ismail, Nnenna Ogbuluafor, Olufemi Oroge, Lawrence Oburigwe Nwankwo, James Tibenderana
Caregivers use a mix of traditional and orthodox medicines, as well as unprescribed over-the-counter drugs, to treat febrile infants.
Nigeria accounts for about 27 percent of the world’s malaria cases, with children being disproportionately affected. Malaria Consortium conducted a scoping study to assess the health-seeking behaviour of caregivers when their children present with fever, which can often indicate malaria. The findings aim to inform the design of interventions that prevent and control childhood illnesses, including malaria.
This poster was presented at the 71st annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
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