Authors: Hasegawa A et al.
This study aimed to identify determinants of caregivers’ use of village malaria workers services for childhood illness and caregivers’ knowledge of malaria management. This paper looks at a program in Cambodia, where village malaria workers (VMW) have been providing malaria control services in remote villages. The study aimed to identify determinants of caregivers’ VMW service utilization for childhood illness and caregivers’ knowledge of malaria management. It was conducted in 36 VMW villages and an equal number of VMW villages with malaria control services only (M) and those with malaria control plus child health services (M+C) were selected from each province. Using structured questionnaires, interviews of caregivers of children under five and VMWs were conducted. Results show VMWs’ service quality and length of experience are important determinants of caregivers’ utilization of VMWs’ child health services and their knowledge of malaria management.
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Malaria, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2013
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Country: Cambodia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No