Adherence to malaria prophylaxis among travelers from a middle-income country
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20190014, 2019. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Malaria is the main cause of death by infection among travelers and is preventable through a combination of chemoprophylaxis and personal protective measures.METHODS:
Travelers were interviewed by phone 28-90 days after returning, to assess adherence to pre-travel advice for malaria prevention.RESULTS:
A total 57 travelers were included. Adherence to chemoprophylaxis was significantly higher among participants prescribed mefloquine (n=18; 75%) than doxycycline (n=14; 45%). Adherence to mosquito repellent and bed net use was 65% and 67%, respectively.CONCLUSIONS:
Adherence to malaria prophylaxis was lower than expected. Further studies testing innovative approaches to motivate travelers' compliance are required.
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Main subject:
Mefloquine
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Doxycycline
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Medication Adherence
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
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Malaria
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Antimalarials
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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Universidade de Brasília/BR
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