CHILD MALARIA TREATMENT PRACTICES AMONG MOTHERS IN KENYA

被引：129

作者：

MWENESI, H

HARPHAM, T

SNOW, RW

机构：

[1] UNIV LONDON LONDON SCH HYG & TROP MED,DEPT PUBL HLTH & POLICY,LONDON WC1E 7HT,ENGLAND

[2] KENYA GOVT MED RES CTR,KEMRI COASTAL YUNIT,KILIFI,KENYA

来源：

SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE | 1995年 / 40卷 / 09期

基金：

英国惠康基金;

关键词：

MALARIA; CHILD; KENYA; HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOR; DRUG USE; RETAIL OUTLETS;

D O I：

10.1016/0277-9536(94)00250-W

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

A study of 883 mothers with children aged 0-9 years was undertaken in Kilifi district on the Kenyan coast in order to examine child malaria treatment practices. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to investigate: whether complications of childhood malaria were recognized; decision-making dynamics in treatment-seeking; and the extent and reasons for the use of proprietary treatment. Childhood malaria was perceived as a mild, everyday illness, not preventable but treatable. The link between malaria and mosquitoes was not recognized. Mothers recognized convulsions, anaemia and splenomegaly but did not link them to malaria. Antimalarial drugs were not given or were withdrawn from children suffering from these conditions. Ill children were treated promptly by purchase of over-the-counter drugs at retail outlets. The health education implications of these findings are discussed.

引用

页码：1271 / 1277

页数：7

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