505 items related to 'Research'
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Photo story: Learning exchange shares institutional capacity to respond to rising arbovirus threat in Africa
From 31 October to 5 November 2022, as part of the Resistance Against Future Threats (RAFT) project through Vector Control, funded by UK aid, Malaria Consortium hosted a learning exchange with…
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Strengthening the pneumonia response in Ethiopia and Chad
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, we supported the development of an integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses action plan.
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A non-randomised controlled trial to assess the protective effect of SMC in the context of high parasite resistance in Uganda
With the National Malaria Control Division, we conducted an SMC implementation study in Karamoja, where parasite resistance is assumed to be high.
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A cross-sectional survey to assess the feasibility and acceptability of SMC among nomadic pastoralist population, Uganda
With the National Malaria Control Division, we conducted an SMC implementation study in two districts of Karamoja to assess its suitability amongst nomadic pastoralists.
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Acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention among children under five in Mozambique: A qualitative study
SMC was highly accepted as a strategy to prevent malaria among children 3–59 months in Mozambique.
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Assessment of baseline molecular markers of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance in Ebonyi and Osun states, Nigeria
This study was conducted to confirm state eligibility prior to implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention.
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Evaluating the adaptation of SMC implementation during COVID-19 in Karamoja, Uganda
The Sahel’s SMC implementation model is feasible in Uganda. We recommend scale-up in line with WHO guidelines.
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Assessing the quality of SMC delivery by village health teams in Uganda
With sufficient training and stakeholder engagement, village health teams in Uganda can deliver high-quality SMC.
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Feasibility and acceptability of extending delivery of SMC to children aged 5–10 years in Chad
Stakeholders support extending SMC to older children, but believe children 3–59 months should be reached first.
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Integrating gender into the process evaluation of SMC in Karamoja, Uganda: Results and future directions
A gender-sensitive lens highlights complex roles, bargaining strategies, gaps and barriers for SMC programmes to monitor and address.
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Impact assessment of SMC using routine health surveillance data in Kogi state, Nigeria
Routine data can measure SMC impact if appropriate methods for selecting a comparison group are used.
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Contributing to malaria elimination: Lessons from delivering Plasmodium vivax malaria radical cure in northern Cambodia
Community-led solutions are key to successful implementation of Plasmodium vivax radical cure.
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Harnessing the SMC campaign in Nigeria: Safety, equity and cost of fully integrating vitamin A supplementation
Integrating VAS with SMC is safe, feasible, acceptable to communities and implementers, and can be achieved at minimal additional cost.
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Assessing Nigerian caregivers’ health-seeking behaviour when managing febrile illness and malaria in infants
Caregivers use a mix of traditional and orthodox medicines, as well as unprescribed over-the-counter drugs, to treat febrile infants.
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Cultural factors influencing the implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention in children under five
Cultural norms, beliefs and practices regarding immunisation can promote or inhibit implementation of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria.
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ASTMH 2022: The power of partnerships to optimise health outcomes
In the first instalment of our American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene's Annual Meeting (ASTMH) series this year, we're highlighting the powerful role of partnerships in delivering…
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Measuring the impact of SMC on malaria prevalence and case distribution compared to predicted estimates from a transmission model in Burkina Faso
Analysing prevalence trends and age distribution of cases is a useful method for estimating the impact of SMC in Burkina Faso.
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Facilitators of, and barriers to, fully integrating SMC with vitamin A supplementation: A qualitative enquiry
Full integration of SMC and vitamin A supplementation at scale is feasible and acceptable.
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Optimising the role of lead mothers in SMC campaigns: Insights from formative research in Kano state, northern Nigeria
Lead mothers can influence caregivers to adopt positive malaria prevention behaviours, but their recruitment and supervision could be improved.
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Using the role model approach to identify best practices and challenges during SMC drug administration in Burkina Faso
Through the role model approach, several identified behaviours in the community helped to improve the administration of SMC medicines.