Medicine Sellers' Perspectives on Their Role in Providing Health Care in North-West Cameroon: A Qualitative Study


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Hughes R, Chandler CR, Mangham-Jefferies LJ, Mbacham W

Series/Journal Title:

Health Policy and Planning

Volume:

28

Issue:

6

Description:

This study used in-depth interviews to explore perceptions of medicine seller roles among a restricted random sample of 20 medicine sellers in North-West Cameroon. Interviews and analysis explored self-perception of their work/role, community perceptions, skills and knowledge, regulation, future plans, links with the formal health system and diversity among medicine sellers. [from abstract]

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Geographic Focus

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