Abstract
Background In Nigeria, malaria accounts for 60% of outpatient visits, 30% hospitalization, and is estimated to be responsible for about 11% of overall maternal mortality, 25% of infant mortality, and 30% of under-five mortality [1]. The disease is particularly virulent among pregnant women and the under-five years of age, due to their low levels of immunity. It impedes economic growth and keeps households in poverty. Lack of access to diagnostic testing before treatment is one of the weaknesses in the management of malaria in Nigeria [2]. This study examines the treatment practice for malaria among health care providers (HCPs) in Port Harcourt.
Highlights
Materials and methods This was a cross-sectional study among health care providers (HCPs), and data collection was by use of pre-validated questionnaires and in-depth interviews
Of the HCPs, 100% of doctors & pharmacists; 89.6% nurses; 33.3% PMVs; and 25% CHWs are aware of the World Health Organizations (WHO) treatment guidelines
This study shows that, while the ACTs are widely used for the treatment of malaria in Nigeria, a larger proportion of the treatment is not based on diagnostic evaluation
Summary
In Nigeria, malaria accounts for 60% of outpatient visits, 30% hospitalization, and is estimated to be responsible for about 11% of overall maternal mortality, 25% of infant mortality, and 30% of under-five mortality [1]. Materials and methods This was a cross-sectional study among HCPs, and data collection was by use of pre-validated questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The data was analyzed using SPSS Version 17.
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