Pattern of Antimalarial Prescriptions for children and pregnant mothers by Private Medical Practitioners in Ilorin, Nigeria
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2007
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Sage Publishers for Royal Society of Medicine
Abstract
A survey of the prescription practices of private medical practitioners (PMPs) in four local government
areas in Kwara State, Nigeria, was carried out using a selfadministered pre-tested questionnaire. A total of 49
respondents from 40 private health facilities participated
in the survey.The prescription practice of a significant
number of PMPs was not in conformity with the National
MalarialTreatment policy.There was inadequate knowledge of the classification of malaria; hence, many of the
respondents could not recognize severe malaria. Regular
continuing medical education and distribution of information, education and communication materials on
malaria to private health facilities are strongly recommended
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antimalarial prescriptions,, private medical practitioners, children,, pregnant mothers
Citation
Ologe MO, Mokuolu OA and Adedoyin OT (2007) Pattern of Antimalarial Prescriptions for children and pregnant mothers by Private Medical Practitioners in Ilorin, Nigeria. Tropical Doctor 37(4): 212-214