Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 83-95 , March 2006

Willingness to pay for praziquantel treatment in a hyperendemic community of Ogun State, Nigeria

  • A.K. Adeneye, M.Sc.

      Affiliations

    • Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +234 803 349 1386, +234 805 788 7698.
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  • M.A. Mafe, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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  • B. Appelt, M.B.B.S.

      Affiliations

    • PHC/Lafia, 2 Nuhu Bawa Road, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
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  • E.T. Idowu, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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  • D.O. Akande, AIMLT

      Affiliations

    • Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

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doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2005.12.004

Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 83-95 , March 2006