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September 10, 2025International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment Among Alternative Healthcare Providers in Enugu North Local Government Area, Nigeria

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ONOdera Onyinye NwoyeUniversity of NigeriaCIChukwuemeka Prince IkemsinachiUniversity of NigeriaSEStanley EzulikeUniversity of Nigeria

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Implication

Descriptive cross-sectional study assessed malaria diagnosis and treatment practices among alternative healthcare providers, indicating knowledge gaps and supportive factors.

Key Points

  • Majority of participants preferred using Rapid Diagnostic Tests for malaria diagnosis, highlighting effective practice.
  • About 30% of respondents did not conduct any tests, showing gaps in diagnosis adherence among providers.
  • Significant barriers included inconsistent supply of treatments and patient compliance with national guidelines.
  • Overall, positive attitudes towards malaria management were noted, though training and education improvements are necessary.

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Nwoye et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a12d54b1d3bfb60dc2e6https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71671
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