Table 1 Characteristics of anti-malarial stocking outlets and their providers in Eastern Myanmar, 2014 (N = 573)
From: Who continues to stock oral artemisinin monotherapy? Results of a provider survey in Myanmar
Outlet characteristics | Count | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Location | ||
Rural | 388 | 67.7 |
Urban | 185 | 32.3 |
Outlet type | ||
Healthcare facility | 54 | 9.4 |
Pharmacy | 125 | 21.8 |
Itinerant drug vendor | 62 | 10.8 |
Retailer | 160 | 27.9 |
Health worker | 172 | 30.0 |
License to sell drugs | ||
Yes | 169 | 29.5 |
Providers’ characteristics | ||
Education level | ||
Low-mid | 122 | 21.3 |
High | 203 | 35.4 |
Graduate | 248 | 43.3 |
Health-related qualification | ||
Yes | 323 | 56.4 |
External support | ||
Had someone from PSI ever visited | ||
Yes | 395 | 68.9 |
Attended any trainings or workshops about malaria diagnosis | ||
Yes | 120 | 20.9 |
Attended any trainings or workshops about malaria treatment | ||
Yes | 132 | 23.0 |
Heard or seen any message about malaria | ||
Yes | 206 | 36.0 |
Providers’ knowledge | ||
Knew the most effective treatment for uncomplicated malaria | ||
Yes | 240 | 41.9 |
Knew the first line anti-malarial recommended by government | ||
Yes | 131 | 22.9 |
Knew that some anti-malarials are banned in Myanmar | ||
Yes | 69 | 12.0 |
Knew the meaning of Padonma logo (QAACT) | ||
Correct | 53 | 9.2 |
Providers’ practice | ||
Treated Pf and Pv differently | ||
Yes | 234 | 40.8 |
Most recommended treatment for malaria | ||
Right | 263 | 45.9 |
Decide which anti-malarial medicines customers receive | ||
Yes | 380 | 66.3 |
Cut blister packs or sell partial courses | ||
Yes | 101 | 17.6 |
Provided cocktails | ||
Yes | 155 | 27.1 |
Stock decision made by consumer demand | ||
Yes | 128 | 22.3 |
Stock decision made by easily available | ||
Yes | 67 | 11.7 |
Stock decision made by more effective | ||
Yes | 249 | 43.5 |