ArticleMalaria journal2015
A qualitative study of perceptions of a mass test and treat campaign in Southern Zambia and potential barriers to effectiveness.
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- Community views on mass drug administration for filariasis: a qualitative evidence synthesis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
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- Misperceptions of patients and health workers regarding malaria elimination in the Brazilian Amazon: a qualitative study.Malaria journal · 2019Article
- Challenges and perceptions of implementing mass testing, treatment and tracking in malaria control: a qualitative study in Pakro sub-district of Ghana.BMC public health · 2019Article
- A scoping review on the field validation and implementation of rapid diagnostic tests for vector-borne and other infectious diseases of poverty in urban areas.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2018Article
- Community perceptions of mass screening and treatment for malaria in Siaya County, western Kenya.Malaria journal · 2016Article
- Malaria surveillance in low-transmission areas of Zambia using reactive case detection.Malaria journal · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundA mass test and treat campaign (MTAT) using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and artemether-lumefantrine (AL) was conducted in Southern Zambia in 2012 and 2013 to reduce the parasite reservoir and progress towards malaria elimination. Through this intervention, community health workers (CHWs) tested all household members with rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and provided treatment to those that tested positive.
methodsA qualitative study was undertaken to understand CHW and community perceptions regarding the MTAT campaign. A total of eight focus groups and 33 in-depth and key informant interviews were conducted with CHWs, community members and health centre staff that participated in the MTAT.
resultsInterviews and focus groups with CHWs and community members revealed that increased knowledge of malaria prevention, the ability to reach people who live far from health centres, and the ability of the MTAT campaign to reduce the malaria burden were the greatest perceived benefits of the campaign. Conversely, the primary potential barriers to effectiveness included refusals to be tested, limited adherence to drug regimens, and inadequate commodity supply. Study respondents generally agreed that MTAT services were scalable outside of the study area but would require greater involvement from district and provincial medical staff.
conclusionsThese findings highlight the importance of increased community sensitization as part of mass treatment campaigns for improving campaign coverage and acceptance. Further, they suggest that communication channels between the Ministry of Health, National Malaria Control Centre and Medical Stores Limited may need to be improved so as to ensure there is consistent supply and management of commodities. Continued capacity building of CHWs and health facility supervisors is critical for a more effective programme and sustained progress towards malaria elimination.
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