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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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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Asunto principal:
Mefloquina
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Doxiciclina
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Cumplimiento de la Medicación
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Profilaxis Pre-Exposición
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Malaria
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Antimaláricos
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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Universidade de Brasília/BR
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