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Potential role of proprietary patent medicine vendors in primary eye and ear care: A mixed methods study in northern Nigeria

BACKGROUND: In Nigeria, patent and proprietary medicine vendors (PPMVs) are permitted to sell a limited range of medication. They are important providers of health care despite their limitations and may be trained to manage specific conditions, such as malaria, but not ear and eye conditions. In this study, PPMV's knowledge and management of ear and eye problems and community members health seeking behaviour were explored, as well as whether community members would access PPMVs if they were trained in primary ear and eye care. METHODS: Quantitative and qualitative methods were used in a cross-…