Ugandan women receptive to prepackaged drugs

According to a study conducted in that country, "in the context of a larger study on malaria related knowledge, attitudes, practices and beliefs in western Uganda 813 women aged 15-49 years were shown a sample of a pre-packed, unit-dosed malaria treatment for children, its use was explained and attitudes of the women were investigated."

"Of all women, 90.5% (86% urban, 92% rural) said they would prefer the pre-packed over the conventional type of treatment," reported A.H.D. Killian and colleagues working with the United States Agency for International Development. Moreover,...

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