Factors influencing the acceptability of the test, treat and refer practice for malaria among caregivers of under 5 children at community pharmacies and drug shops in Nigeria
The adoption of the test, treat, and refer practice as a standard approach by CPs and PPMVs could replace the widespread practice of prescribing medications without conducting tests. This shift has the potential to improve the quality of malaria management services and enhance patient outcomes.
Authors
- Toyin O. Akomolafe
- Rodio Diallo
- Sikiru Baruwa
- Ene Daniel-Ebune (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9573-6691)
- Osimhen Ubuane
- Theophilus Ajibade
- Oluwatobi Morakinyo
- Emeka Emmanuel Okafor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3025-2180)
Institutions
- Population Council (IN)
- Society for Family Health Nigeria (NG)
- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2024-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05114-7
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Bundesministerium für Gesundheit