Table 2 The second round of HSR projects
7. | Antimicrobial Self-medication for Reproductive Tract Infections in Two Provinces in Lao PDR. (study in two pilot provinces) More than three-quarter of respondents self-medicating for RTI/STI with antimicrobials used inappropriate drugs bought from private pharmacies. RTI/STI management should be improved, including health promotion through interventions at community level and to health providers, including private drug sellers. [46] |
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8. | Improving Performance of Drug Therapeutic Committees in Lao PDR. (study in eight provinces) DTC performance improved significantly with an educational feedback intervention. The Lao DTCs need to be restructured by recruiting DTC task forces with available time dedicated to DTC activities. [47] |
9. | Improving Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) at Private Pharmacies in Rural Areas of Vientiane Province. (study in one pilot province) The drug sellers had limited knowledge on information of drug use provided to customers, especially on antibiotics. There was a high percentage of self-prescribing, also for antibiotics. Positive was that all drug sellers preferred advising patients to use tablets instead of injections, and that almost all customers received information on drug use seven out of ten could repeat. Written information was lacking. |
10. | Accessibility of essential drugs in remote areas in Lao PDR. (study in one pilot and one non-pilot province) Low availability of essential drugs and inadequate management system for village revolving drug funds (RDFs). Only one-fourth to one-third of households utilised village RDF. Performance and sustainability of RDFs are still challenging. |
11. | Developing Tools for Information on Population Drug Use in Lao PDR. A module for information on drug use was developed and recommended to be used in the next National Health Survey. |