What do we know about community-based health worker programs? A systematic review of existing reviews on community health workers
Objective To synthesize current understanding of how community-based health worker
(CHW) programs can best be designed and operated in health systems. Methods We …
(CHW) programs can best be designed and operated in health systems. Methods We …
How long do rapid diagnostic tests remain positive after anti-malarial treatment?
Abstract Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are increasingly becoming a paradigm
for both clinical diagnosis of malaria infections and for estimating community parasite …
for both clinical diagnosis of malaria infections and for estimating community parasite …
Use of malaria RDTs in various health contexts across sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
MR Boyce, WP O'Meara - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends parasitological
confirmation of malaria prior to treatment. Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) represent …
confirmation of malaria prior to treatment. Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) represent …
Malaria rapid tests, febrile illness management, and child mortality across sub-Saharan African countries
Importance A prompt malaria diagnosis is crucial for the management of children with febrile
illness in sub-Saharan African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of mortality …
illness in sub-Saharan African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of mortality …
Molecular surveillance of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 genes deletion in Plasmodium falciparum isolates and the implications for rapid diagnostic tests in Nigeria
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment of malaria remain the hallmark for reducing
malaria-related mortality in high transmission areas. Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich …
malaria-related mortality in high transmission areas. Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich …
Health worker adherence to malaria treatment guidelines at outpatient health facilities in southern Malawi following implementation of universal access to diagnostic …
RJ Namuyinga, D Mwandama, D Moyo, A Gumbo… - Malaria journal, 2017 - Springer
Background Appropriate diagnosis and treatment are essential for reducing malaria
mortality. A cross-sectional outpatient health facility (HF) survey was conducted in southern …
mortality. A cross-sectional outpatient health facility (HF) survey was conducted in southern …
Integrated community case management by drug sellers influences appropriate treatment of paediatric febrile illness in South Western Uganda: a quasi-experimental …
FE Kitutu, JN Kalyango, C Mayora, KE Selling… - Malaria journal, 2017 - Springer
Background Fever case management is a major challenge for improved child health
globally, despite existence of cheap and effective child survival health technologies. The …
globally, despite existence of cheap and effective child survival health technologies. The …
[HTML][HTML] Associations between women's empowerment, care seeking, and quality of malaria care for children: A cross-sectional analysis of demographic and health …
Background Fever and malaria are highly prevalent among children under five across sub-
Saharan Africa, but utilization and quality of care for febrile illness remain insufficient. Many …
Saharan Africa, but utilization and quality of care for febrile illness remain insufficient. Many …
Availability of malaria diagnostic tests, anti-malarial drugs, and the correctness of treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
H Azizi, E Davtalab Esmaeili, F Abbasi - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Health facilities' availability of malaria diagnostic tests and anti-malarial drugs
(AMDs), and the correctness of treatment are critical for the appropriate case management …
(AMDs), and the correctness of treatment are critical for the appropriate case management …
Health workers readiness and practice in malaria case detection and appropriate treatment: a meta-analysis and meta-regression
Abstract Background Health workers (HWs) appropriate malaria case management includes
early detection and prompt treatment with appropriate anti-malarial drugs. Subsequently …
early detection and prompt treatment with appropriate anti-malarial drugs. Subsequently …