A new strategy and its effect on adherence to intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy in Uganda
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Few women in Uganda access intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP). Previous studies have shown that high costs, frequent stock-out of drugs, supplies and poor quality of care are the greatest hindrance for women to access health services. In order to increase adherence to IPTp, we conceptualised an intervention that offset delivery care costs through providing a mama kit, created awareness on health benefits of IPTp and built trust between the provider and the client.
Original language | English |
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Journal | B M C Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 178 |
ISSN | 1471-2393 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Sep 2013 |
ID: 61970840