Gluteal fibrosis, post-injection paralysis, and related injection practices in Uganda: a qualitative analysis

Gluteal fibrosis, post-injection paralysis, and related injection practices in Uganda: a qualitative analysis

Abstract Background Iatrogenic injection injury is a major cause of disability in Ugandan children. Two injuries thought to result from injection of medications into the gluteal region include post-injection paralysis (PIP) and gluteal fibrosis (GF). This study aimed to describe perceptions of local...

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Main Authors: Kristin Alves, Christine L. Godwin, Angela Chen, Daniella Akellot, Jeffrey N. Katz, Coleen S. Sabatini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Gluteal fibrosis
Post-injection paralysis
Uganda
Injection practices
Safe injection
Pediatric musculoskeletal health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3711-8

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