326 Publications items related to 'SMC'
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Predictors of caregiver adherence to administration of amodiaquine during delivery of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Chad and Togo
Non-adherence to amodiaquine administration by caregivers has implications for the emergence of antimalarial resistance.
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Resources: Project brief :
Conducting rapid assessments to build the evidence base for seasonal malaria chemoprevention in new geographies
We are carrying out rapid assessments in up to five countries across East and southern Africa where SMC has not previously been delivered at scale.
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Resources: Brochure :
Unlocking community-based solutions in malaria in pregnancy: Harnessing the power of women and adolescents
We integrate community-centred gender- and youth-responsive approaches into our programme delivery.
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Resources: Project report :
Coverage and quality of seasonal malaria chemoprevention supported by Malaria Consortium in 2022
This report outlines our methods for monitoring coverage of our SMC programme and the quality of its delivery in 2022.
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Resources: Project report :
Malaria Consortium’s seasonal malaria chemoprevention programme: Philanthropy report 2022
This report summarises achievements and challenges in areas where Malaria Consortium used philanthropic funding for SMC.
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Resources: Learning brief :
Implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in conflict-affected areas in Borno state, Nigeria
Despite security challenges, seasonal malaria chemoprevention was safely delivered to eligible children and hard-to-reach populations in Borno state, Nigeria.
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Resources: Journal article :
A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol to assess the effectiveness and chemoprevention efficacy of implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention in five districts in Karamoja region, Uganda
The study aims to test the effectiveness and safety of DP-SMC and SPAQ-SMC among 3–59 months old children in Karamoja region, Uganda.
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Optimising the role of lead mothers in seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns: Formative research in Kano state, northern Nigeria
Lead mothers can and do influence caregivers to adopt healthy behaviours during SMC campaigns. But their recruitment, training and supervision can be improved.
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Resources: Annual review :
Unlocking universal health coverage: Impact report 2022
This report highlights how Malaria Consortium is contributing towards universal health coverage.
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Resources: Presentation :
Evaluation of the impact of one round of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on resistance markers associated with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in Karamoja, Uganda, March 2022
One round of SMC with SPAQ does not appear to select for an observable change in resistance markers for SP and AQ.
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Resources: Presentation :
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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Resources: Presentation :
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: New geographies in Nigeria and quality of SMC delivery
Coverage survey results show good performance on the SMC quality indicators, including caregivers’ satisfaction and coverage of the intervention.
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Resources: Presentation :
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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Resources: Poster :
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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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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Resources: Poster :
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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Resources: Poster :
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.