| Title |
Feasibility of Distributing Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria in the Retail Sector: Evidence from an Implementation Study in Uganda
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|---|---|
| Published in |
PLOS ONE, November 2012
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| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0048296 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Jessica Cohen, Günther Fink, Katrina Berg, Flavia Aber, Matthew Jordan, Kathleen Maloney, William Dickens |
| Abstract |
Despite the benefits of malaria diagnosis, most presumed malaria episodes are never tested. A primary reason is the absence of diagnostic tests in retail establishments, where many patients seek care. Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in drug shops hold promise for guiding appropriate treatment. However, retail providers generally lack awareness of RDTs and training to administer them. Further, unsubsidized RDTs may be unaffordable to patients and unattractive to retailers. This paper reports results from an intervention study testing the feasibility of RDT distribution in Ugandan drug shops. |
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