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August 18, 2025Health SA GesondheidOpen Access

Post-discharge experiences of Malaria patients in a Vhembe district village, South Africa

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WKWavhudi KwindaTLTakalani Rhoda LuhalimaAMAluwani D. Mudzweda

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals complicated symptoms experienced by malaria patients post-discharge in Vhembe district, suggesting improved healthcare strategies.

Key Points

  • Participants reported complicated symptoms of malaria even after treatment from local clinics and hospitals.
  • The exploratory qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with a focus on post-discharge experiences.
  • Two themes emerged: experiences from the Mhinga clinic and experiences from the Malamulele hospital.
  • Improved awareness and strategies may reduce future malaria admissions to the Limpopo Province Department of Health.

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Kwinda et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2ef0cf1dd9ea359e6da2https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v30i0.3032
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