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The Informal Health Sector in Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control: A Case Study of the Knowledge and Awareness of Patent Medicine Vendors in a Semi-urban Setting in South-west Nigeria

2026-06-29

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background/Objective: Patent Medicine Vendors (PMVs) are the first line of care for most suspected tuberculosis patients in resource-limited settings, given their proximity and familiarity with the community. This study was conducted among PMVs to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices (KAP) regarding tuberculosis patients, with the aim of enhancing tuberculosis...

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-10145393/v1
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