Investigating barriers to adherence to antimalarial prescribing guidelines in public healthcare facilities in Arba Minch, South Ethiopia: A qualitative study
To improve adherence to malaria treatment guidelines, it is essential to ensure consistent lab operations, enhance quality assurance, maintain effective communication between lab personnel and prescribers, and provide healthcare and patient education. Implementing training and mentoring programs and promoting evidence-based practices are also crucial.
Authors
- Tadesse Menjetta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2510-604X)
- Techalew Shimelis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3531-0482)
- Susana Vaz Nery (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2399-7785)
- Dereje Geleta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5264-9501)
- Abinet Takele
- Abate Atimut Dereje
Institutions
- Hawassa University (ET)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Wolkite University (ET)
- Arba Minch University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0337326
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88