The Use of Non-Prescribed Medicines in Infants from Birth to Six Months in Rural Areas of Polokwane Municipality—Limpopo Province, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15712968 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maishahataba Solomon Makwela (0009-0004-1285-1942, University of Limpopo, corresponding author), Eric Maimela (0000-0003-2843-4663, University of Limpopo), Makoma Melicca Bopape (University of Limpopo), Reneilwe Given Mashaba (0000-0001-6235-2325, University of Limpopo) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 434-434 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-05 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children11040434 |
| PMID | 38671651 |
| OpenAlex | W4393993510 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
Non-prescribed medications are highly prevalent in the rural areas of Polokwane and are practiced by caregivers between the ages of 25-35 years advised by the families. Access to self-medication should be controlled, especially in the first month of life. Interventions to reduce the use of NPM should be targeted at young mothers and their families
Breastfeeding · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Family medicine · Population · Public health · Simple random sample · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Demography · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Nursing · Pediatrics
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |