Adherence to malaria prophylaxis among travelers from a middle-income country
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 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.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Mefloquina
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Doxiciclina
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Adesão à Medicação
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Profilaxia Pré-Exposição
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Malária
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Antimaláricos
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil