Treatment-seeking behaviour for febrile illnesses and its implications for malaria control and elimination in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR (Laos): a mixed method study
Abstract Background How people respond to febrile illness is critical to malaria prevention, control, and ultimately elimination. This article explores factors affecting treatment-seeking behaviour for febrile illnesses in a remote area of Lao PDR. Methods Household heads or their representatives (n...
Main Authors: | Bipin Adhikari, Koukeo Phommasone, Tiengkham Pongvongsa, Palingnaphone Koummarasy, Xayaphone Soundala, Gisela Henriques, Pasathorn Sirithiranont, Daniel M. Parker, Lorenz von Seidlein, Nicholas J. White, Nicholas P. J. Day, Arjen M. Dondorp, Paul N. Newton, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Christopher Pell, Mayfong Mayxay |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4070-9 |
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