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

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