Authors: John Bosco Asiimwe, Eriot Kadubira
Malaria is a leading cause of illness and death in Ugandan children under five. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent severe illness and reduce mortality. This study analyzed factors affecting timely malaria treatment using data from the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, which included 4,063 children with recent fever as a proxy for malaria. Results showed that 41% of children received treatment after the recommended 24-hour window. Faster treatment was linked to joint decision-making by parents, use of community health workers, and frequent radio listening. Children in the Western region experienced delays. To improve malaria treatment timeliness, strategies should promote joint decision-making, support community health workers, and use radio for health messaging.
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Resource Topic: Malaria
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2024
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No