Article ; Online: I Buy Medicines From the Streets Because I Am Poor: A Qualitative Account on why the Informal Market for Medicines Thrive in Ivory Coast.
Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing
2022 Volume 59, Page(s) 469580221086585
Abstract: The informal market for medicines has been growing. In Ivory Coast, this informal market is an unofficial core part of the health system. Given the risks associated with the informal market for medicines, it is important to understand why this market ... ...
| Abstract | The informal market for medicines has been growing. In Ivory Coast, this informal market is an unofficial core part of the health system. Given the risks associated with the informal market for medicines, it is important to understand why this market continues to grow. It becomes even more important in the context of COVID-19, as a huge chunk of falsified medical products end up at the informal market. A qualitative case study design was chosen for this study, with in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) being the methods for data collection. 20 IDIs and 3 FGDs were conducted. Participants in this study are sellers, buyers, and pharmaceutical experts. We found out that the informal market for medicines thrives because it is highly accessible, convenient, affordable, and that it is used for various social, cultural, and religious reasons. The study concludes that although this informal market presents a clear danger to public health, it is thriving. For authorities to address this public health challenge, there is need for a holistic and multi-pronged approach, which includes addressing health systems factors and strengthening regulatory framework. |
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| MeSH term(s) | COVID-19 ; Commerce ; Cote d'Ivoire ; Humans ; Public Health |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2022-03-21 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 42153-4 |
| ISSN | 1945-7243 ; 0046-9580 |
| ISSN (online) | 1945-7243 |
| ISSN | 0046-9580 |
| DOI | 10.1177/00469580221086585 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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