Search for dissertations about: "drug sellers"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words drug sellers.
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1. Towards a functioning retail health market : Evaluating the integrated Community Case Management Intervention for Pediatric Febrile Illness in Drug Shops in Rural South Western Uganda
Abstract : Objectives: This thesis examined the health systems effects of implementing the integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) intervention for paediatric febrile illnesses in a retail health market in South Western Uganda. More specifically, it evaluated drug seller interpretation of malaria Rapid Diagnostics Test (RDT) results (study I), adherence to iCCM guidelines (study II) and the intervention effect on households’ perceived quality of drug seller fever care and care-seeking choice. READ MORE
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2. The quality of private pharmacy services in a province of Lao PDR : perceptions, practices and regulatory enforcements
Abstract : Aim: To study the practices of private pharmacies, the quality of drugs and the effectiveness of government regulations. To explore drug sellers' and consumers' knowledge and perceptions about drug quality. READ MORE
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3. Interventions for improved prescribing and dispensing of medicines in Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam
Abstract : Background: To find successful interventions to improve drug use, especially antibiotics, is a pressing need in low income countries. The objectives of the research are to explore current practice and knowledge of practitioners in the public and private sectors in resource poor countries, and experiment with different interventions to improve practices in the prescribing and dispensing of medicine. READ MORE
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4. Management of reproductive tract infections among health providers and in the community in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Abstract : Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTI), including sexually transmitted infections (STI) constitute an important health threat, both directly and through their potential effect in facilitating HIV transmission. Creating community awareness of RTI/STI and how to prevent them is essential in minimising their spread. READ MORE
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5. Child health problems and use of health services in a rural district in Vietnam
Abstract : Background: Like many other low and middle income countries, Vietnam has experienced a period of social, economic and epidemiological transition. The health care system has undergone considerable changes, and it is important to follow up their effects, especially among children under 5 years of age. READ MORE