Using the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
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During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children.
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is delivered in monthly cycles during the malaria season using two antimalarial drugs: sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) and amodiaquine (AQ), or ‘SPAQ’. The role model approach is a community-driven behaviour change strategy that identifies existing strengths or solutions among individuals in a community, which are then shared with other community members to bring about positive changes in behaviour. We explored this approach to address the challenges associated with SPAQ administration in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo, and to find existing, local solutions for improvement.
