Factors affecting delays in seeking treatment among malaria patients in the post-elimination phase in China
Lianyu Jia,
Xiaoyu Chen,
Zhanchun Feng
et al.
Abstract:Background
Delays in malaria treatment can not only lead to severe and even life-threatening complications, but can also be a source of malaria re-transmission, putting more people at risk of infection. This study aimed to investigate the influencing factors influencing treatment delays among malaria patients and their health-seeking behavior.
Methods
The medical records of 494 patients diagnosed with malaria from 6 different malaria-endemic provinces in China were analyzed. A bivariate and multivariable regre… Show more
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