358 Publications items related to 'Research'
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Resources: Project report :
A mixed-methods study to assess the quality of infection prevention and control measures during delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Sokoto and Kano states, northern Nigeria
This study determines adherence to, and perceptions of, infection prevention and control measures when delivering SMC during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resources: Journal article :
Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: The case of Uganda
These findings underscore the need for malaria control programmes to provide regular supportive supervision to health facilities and training in rapid diagnostic testing.
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Videos :
The future of SMC: Taking seasonal malaria chemoprevention to new geographies
Malaria Consortium webinar presenting new research from Uganda and Mozambique on the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in the two countries.
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Resources: Synopsis :
Optimising the role of lead mothers during the seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign in Kano state, Nigeria
This study focuses on optimising the role of lead mothers, women who promote health activities in their communities, during the SMC campaign in Kano, Nigeria.
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Resources: Journal article :
Does anthropogenic introduction of guppy fish impact faunal species diversity and abundance in natural aquatic habitats?
This study assesses the potential impact on the diversity and abundance of faunal species by anthropogenic introduction of guppy fish.
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Resources: Infographic :
Webinar: Taking seasonal malaria chemoprevention to new geographies
In our webinar we are exploring if SMC can be deployed in areas in Africa outside the Sahel where malaria transmission is seasonal.
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Resources: Learning brief :
Assessing the effect of the 'zooming-in’ approach to improve malaria-related indicators: Lessons learnt from Uganda
The innovative 'zooming-in’ communication approach can generate exceptional results when applied with sufficient time, follow-up visits, mentorship and coaching.
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Resources: Presentation :
Results from a mixed-methods study in two states in Nigeria to assess the adherence to COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures during delivery of SMC
This study aims to explore community distributors' adherence to infection prevention control practices for SMC during COVID-19 in Nigeria.
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Resources: Presentation :
Impact of current malaria infection and previous malaria exposure on clinical profiles and outcomes of COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting
This study was conducted to better characterise COVID-19 in a high malaria transmission setting and to describe the clinical impact of SARS-CoV-2 and malaria co-infection.
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Resources: Poster :
A rapid assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices related to COVID-19 among community-oriented resource persons in Nigeria
Community-oriented resource persons demonstrated satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices for safe and effective delivery of iCCM services during COVID-19.
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Resources: Annual review :
Malaria Consortium Strategy 2021–2025
We adapt to local circumstances and bring a constant desire to research, improve, adapt and refine, accepting that no one has a monopoly on good ideas.
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Resources: Journal article :
Development of weight and age-based dosing of daily primaquine for radical cure of vivax malaria
The lack of pharmacokinetic data in young children with vivax malaria is a major evidence gap. This study aims to develop regimens to address this.
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Resources: Journal article :
Assessment of the feasibility, acceptability and impact of implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula Province, Mozambique
This study provides a unique contribution to the evidence on the prevalence of SPAQ resistance in Mozambique and will inform future SMC implementation.
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Resources: Project report :
Political economy analysis for malaria programming in Nigeria
This political economy analysis focuses on government stewardship, decision-making processes in the health systems and the role of the private sector.
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Resources: Synopsis :
Using the role model approach to improve administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention drugs in Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
During COVID-19, many caregivers found it challenging to adapt administration of antimalarial medicines to minimise physical contact between distributors and children.
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Resources: Research brief :
Exploring the implementation of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Mozambique
SMC was delivered for the first time in Mozambique in 2020–2021, achieving very high coverage of households and eligible children.
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Resources: Project report :
MAPD Malaria SBCC Dipstick Report 2019
USAID’s Malaria Action Program for Districts assess the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of malaria prevention and control in five regions in Uganda.
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Resources: Presentation :
Trends in malaria morbidity and mortality rates in Uganda: A four-year retrospective study
This study compared severe morbidity and mortality in MAPD project and non-project districts in Uganda.
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Resources: Presentation :
Quality of care for children with malaria at private health facilities in the mid-western region of Uganda
This study assessed the quality of malaria-related care services in private facilities operating in districts supported by the MAPD project in Uganda.
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Resources: Presentation :
Effectiveness of long lasting insecticidal nets and intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy uptake among pregnant women attending antenatal care in five regions of Uganda
This study investigated the relationship between number of MIP cases and uptake of prevention interventions among pregnant women attending antenatal care.