Authors: Adama Traore, Laura Donovan, Benoit Sawadogo, Charlotte Ward, Helen Smith, Christian Rassi, Helen Counihan, Johanna Johansson, Sol Richardson, Justin Ragnessi Savadogo & Kevin Baker
This mixed-methods study sought to assess the acceptability and feasibility of extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) from four to five cycles to coincide with the earlier rainy season in Mangodara health district, Burkina Faso. Research was conducted between July and November of 2019, and included quantitative and qualitative data collection. Household surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews were performed with caregivers, community distributors, and community, programme, and national-level stakeholders. The results revealed acceptability of the extension by participants due to the positive impact on the health of children under five, however, stakeholders highlighted the need for more evidence on the impact of the additional cycle on parasite resistance prior to scale-up. Further studies are recommended to understand the effectiveness, including cost-effectiveness, of tailoring SMC according to the rainy season and the impact of an additional SMC program cycle on parasite resistance.
Link: Extending seasonal malaria chemoprevention to five cycles: a pilot study of feasibility and acceptability in Mangodara district, Burkina Faso
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Resource Topic: Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC)
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Burkina Faso
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