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Pattern of antimalarial prescriptions for children and pregnant mothers by private medical practitioners in Ilorin, Nigeria

Olufunmilayo M Ologe MSc  ¹   Olugbenga A Mokuolu MBBS FWACP (Paed.)  ²   Olanrewaju T Adedoyin MBBS FWACP (Paed.)  ²

Department of ¹ Pharmacology and Therapeutics and; ² Paediatrics, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Nigeria

Correspondence to: Dr Olanrewaju T Adedoyin ooadedoyin{at}yahoo.com

A survey of the prescription practices of private medical practitioners (PMPs) in four local government areas in Kwara State, Nigeria, was carried out using a self-administered pre-tested questionnaire. A total of 49 respondents from 40 private health facilities participated in the survey. The prescription practice of a significant number of PMPs was not in conformity with the National Malarial Treatment policy. There was inadequate knowledge of the classification of malaria; hence, many of the respondents could not recognize severe malaria. Regular continuing medical education and distribution of information, education and communication materials on malaria to private health facilities are strongly recommended.

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