Authors: Kadiatou Koita, Kassoum Kayentao, Eve Worrall, Anna Maria Van Eijk, Jenny Hill
This study examined how community-based approaches, particularly involving community health workers (CHWs), affect the uptake of malaria prevention in pregnancy (IPTp-SP) and antenatal care in sub-Saharan Africa. By reviewing various studies, the researchers found that CHW involvement increased the number of pregnant women receiving two or more doses of IPTp-SP and did not reduce the number of antenatal care visits. Barriers to success included fear of side effects, lack of knowledge, and distrust in CHWs, while facilitators included community engagement, support from husbands, and well-trained CHWs. The approaches were also found to be cost-effective.
Link: Community-based strategies to increase coverage of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine in sub-Saharan Africa
Resource Topic: Malaria
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2024
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
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