Reviewing the literature on access to prompt and effective malaria treatment in Kenya: implications for meeting the Abuja targets

Table 4 Use and source of anti-malarials for treatment of fever

Reference	% of fevers treated with anti-malarials	% of fevers treated using first-line anti-malarial	Source of anti-malarials
[7] (Children)	23	N/A	Informal
[7] (Adults)	37	N/A	Informal
[37]	31	N/A	Formal & informal
[41]	28	11	Formal & informal
[45]	31	10	Formal
[43]	33	27	Formal & informal
[26]*	47	3	Informal
[9]	48	90	Informal
[31]	29	N/A	Informal
[16]	N/A	1	Formal
[29]	58	12	Formal & informal
[11]	65	22	Informal
[40]	91	67	Formal
	77	55	Formal

N/A = information not available.
*Indicates the percentage of fevers given anti-malarials at home. Study does not include the percentage given anti-malarials at health facilities.

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