Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, 6 Edmond Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Research Article
Assessment of compliance to WHO?s Test, Treat and
Track (T3) Initiative of Artemisinin-Combination-
Therapy (ACT) among Pharmacists and Patent
Proprietary Medicine Vendors in Urban and Rural
Lagos, Southwest Nigeria
Author(s): Adeola Olukosi, Bamgboye M Afolabi*, Ajibaye Sola, James Ayorinde, Sabdat kama, Aina OO, Agomo CO, Musa AZ and Babatunde Salako
Background: Community pharmacies and Patent Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) play key roles in case management of malaria at the community level. However, their compliance with the WHO Test, Treat and Track (T3) Initiative for effective management of malaria cases are poorly documented. This study assessed the degree to which community pharmacies and PPMVs comply with the T3 initiative in Mushin, an urban area and in rural area of Ikorodu in Lagos State, Nigeria
Methods: This was a cross-sectional exploratory study that collected data with a semi-structured questionnaire from pharmacies and PPMV outlets.
Results: A total of 136 drug outlets (75 in urban, 61 in rural settings), manned by 44 Pharmacists, 8 Pharmacy technicians, 15 Pharmacy assistants and 69 PPMVs participated in this survey. Most staff (73, 53.7%) w.. View More»
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