Medicine sellers are widely used for fever and malaria treatment in sub-Saharan Africa, but
concerns surround the appropriateness of drugs and information provided. There is …

Background Specialized drug shops such as pharmacies and drug shops are increasingly
becoming important sources of treatment. However, knowledge on their regulatory …

Patent medicine vendors (PMVs) supply a large portion of the drugs used by the public in
African countries to treat their illnesses. Little has been reported about what actually …

Regulatory infringements are extremely common in low-income countries, especially with
respect to retail pharmaceutical sales. There have been few practical suggestions on public …

Objective To assess the frequency and evaluate the factors underlining self-medication with
orthodox and herbal medicines among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria. Setting …

OBJECTIVES: To identify the differences in health-seeking for childhood malaria treatment,
between urban and rural communities in Nigeria, with a view to providing information to …

Background Malaria remains a major cause of mortality among under five children in
Nigeria. Most of the early treatments for fever and malaria occur through self-medication with …

Background Globally, self-medication is a common practice, and an increasingly perceived
necessity to relieve burdens on health services. However, inappropriate self-medication may …

Background: Medicine vendors fill the gap created by inadequate skilled professionals
required for medicine procurement, storage, and distribution in developing countries. Aim …

Background Childhood fevers due to malaria remain a major cause of morbidity and
mortality among under-five children in Nigeria. The degree of vulnerability perceived by …