Authors: Yewayan Larba Berenger KABORE, Watton Rodrigue DIAO, Dénis YELBEOGO, Arouna KOIDIMA, Lassane KAFANDO, Fréderic DIANDA, Noaga SAWADOGO, Jean-Baptiste OUEDRAOGO, Yamregma KABORE, Fréderic KAMBOU, Kodo ALBASSA, Salfo OUEDRAOGO, Brahima TRAORE, Pedwinde Hamadou SEOGO
This study examined malaria rates in children under five in the Tenkodogo Health District of Burkina Faso, where malaria cases increased despite seasonal malaria chemo prevention (SMC) efforts. Researchers followed 847 children over several weeks in 2020 and found that while 90% adhered to SMC, malaria cases rose significantly after treatment. However, advice from community health workers helped protect against malaria. The findings suggest that improving the quality of guidance from community health workers is essential to reduce malaria rates in children following SMC in the area.
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Resource Topic: Malaria
Resource Type: Cohort Study
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Burkina Faso
Publisher May Restrict Access: No