| Availability and choice of antimalarials at medicine outlets in Ghana: the question of access to effective medicines for malaria control. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18615006 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although national and international efforts to combat malaria have intensified over the years, problems with availability, distribution, and choice of antimalarials at medicine outlets in Africa continue to exist. This article presents the results of an indicator-based assessment of availability and choice of antimalarials at 130 licensed medicine outlets in Ghana. We also discuss how the choice of an antimalarial to dispense conforms to recommendations of the national policy for malaria therapy. Data were obtained through face-to-face interviews, by reviewing facility records, and by observing the practices of dispensing staff in the medicine outlets. Antimalarials recommended in the policy were not readily available in the most accessible medicine outlets. Few outlets adhered to the policy when choosing antimalarials. Interventions targeting medicine outlets should be initiated to improve availability and access to effective medicines in order to support the national program for malaria control. |
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Authors:
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K O Buabeng; M Duwiejua; L K Matowe; F Smith; H Enlund |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-07-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics Volume: 84 ISSN: 1532-6535 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Pharmacol. Ther. Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-22 Completed Date: 2008-11-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372741 Medline TA: Clin Pharmacol Ther Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 613-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Social Pharmacy, University of Kuopio, Kuopio, Finland. kwame.buabeng@uku.fi |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antimalarials
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economics,
supply & distribution*,
therapeutic use Child, Preschool Female Ghana Health Policy* Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data* Humans Infant Malaria / prevention & control* Pharmacies / statistics & numerical data* Pharmacy Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data* Pregnancy |
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0/Antimalarials |
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