Understanding Caretakers' Dilemma in Deciding Whether or Not to Adhere with Referral Advice after Pre-Referral Treatment with Rectal Artesunate
Background: Malaria kills. A single rectal dose of artesunate before referral can reduce mortality and prevent permanent disability. However, the success of this intervention depends on caretakers' adherence to referral advice for follow-up care. This paper explores the dilemma facing caretaker...
Main Authors: | Simba, D. O., Kakoko, D. C., Warsame, M., Premji, Z., Gomes, M. F., Tomson, G., Johansson, E. |
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Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | EN |
Published: |
2012
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10986/5346 |
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