There is a growing literature on health seeking behaviours and the determinants of health
services utilization especially in the context of developing countries. However, very few …

Despite all the marvelous advancements in modern medicine, traditional medicine has
always been practiced. More than 70% of the developing world′ s population still depends …

Power is a growing area of study for researchers and practitioners working in the field of
health policy and systems research (HPSR). Theoretical development and empirical …

Abstract Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) surveys are widely used to gather
information for planning public health programmes in countries in the South. However, there …

This study joins a rapidly growing body of research that investigates the multi‐faceted
impacts of the Covid‐19 pandemic on consumers' behavior. Specifically, we examine how …

In 1996, Social Science & Medicine published a review of treatment seeking for malaria
(McCombie, 1996). Since that time, a significant amount of socio-behavioral research on the …

Ill‐health can inflict costs on households directly through spending on treatment and
indirectly through impacting on labour productivity. The financial burden can be high and, for …

Abstract Pathum Thani Province is one of the provinces surrounding the Bangkok
Metropolitan Area (BMA) that has received the spillover growth and expansion of the city of …

Traditional medicine (TM) in Bulamogi (Uganda) is holistic, providing treatments for physical
illnesses as well as psycho-spiritual ones. People use it to prevent and eliminate the effects …

Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections
and one million deaths every year. The worlds poorest are the worst affected, and many treat …