Malaria prophylaxis amongst British residents of Lilongwe and Kasungu districts; Malawi
Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg
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82(5): 690-2, 1988.
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ABSTRACT
Questionnaires on various aspects of malaria prophylaxis were distributed to all British residents (adults and children) of Lilongwe and Kasungu districts; Malawi; and were completed and returned by 293 (response rate 89 percent ). Almost all residents used some measures to reduce mosquito contact; and 96 percent used chemoprophylaxis. Eight different chemoprophylactic regimens were used. Proguanil; alone or with chloroquine; was the most popular agent despite being associated with mouth ulcers in 25 percent of residents. Residents on this regimen had in general obtained their advice from a British source; and 75 percent considered they were adequately informed on the subject. This regimen was the most effective in preventing malaria attacks in the previous 12 months; even though over half those on proguanil alone were taking an inadequate dose. Residents on other chemoprophylactic regimens in general obtained their advice elsewhere; considered they were inadequately informed; and had a higher incidence of malaria. Whatever the regimen; 27 percent of adult residents would discontinue prophylaxis prematurely on return to the United Kingdom. Results suggest that more needs to be done to provide regular; precise and up-to-date information on malaria prophylaxis to British residents in malaria endemic areas
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Trans. R. Soc. Trop. Med. Hyg
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1988
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