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Table 2 Adherence indicators: results of self reported data

From: Self-reported data: a major tool to assess compliance with anti-malarial combination therapy among children in Senegal

 

AQ

SP

Combination

Intake

285 (98.6%)

272 (94.1%)

272 (94.1%)

Adherent (with 80% threshold)

209 (72.3%)

245 (84.8%)

187 (64.7%)

Strict full adherent

114 (39.4%)

176 (60.9%)

109 (37.7%)

  1. Intake: administration of the drug at least one time; Adherent (with 80% threshold): administration of 80% of the prescribed dose; Strict Full Adherence: administration exactly as prescribed by the nurse (dose, duration, frequency)
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Malaria Journal

ISSN: 1475-2875

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