Understanding malaria treatment patronage from informal healthcare providers in Nigerian urban settlements: insights from community members and providers
IHCPs remain consistently patronized across urban settlements. IHCPs are continuously patronized in all urban settlement. Educating and equipping IHCPs with diagnostic tools, enhancing access to affordable healthcare, and raising public awareness is crucial for proper malaria management and promoting collaborations with formal healthcare providers.
Authors
- IkeOluwapo Ajayi
- Joshua Odunayo Akinyemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0675-2110)
- Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9184-8258)
- Eniola Bamgboye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0500-8557)
- Morenikeji Olawuwo
- Baba Maiyaki Musa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9159-3635)
- Laurette Mhlanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7805-4231)
- Ifeoma D. Ozodiegwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7810-414X)
- Akintayo Olamide Ogunwale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3135-4034)
- Adamu Al-Mukhtar
Institutions
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- Loyola University Chicago (US)
- Bowen University (NG)
- Bayero University Kano (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05255-3
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 13.98
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation