Fake antimalarials in Southeast Asia are a major impediment to malaria control: multinational cross-sectional survey on the prevalence of fake antimalarials

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1241-1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Dondorp ◽  
P. N. Newton ◽  
M. Mayxay ◽  
W. Van Damme ◽  
F. M. Smithuis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Impediment

scholarly journals PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PRACTICES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR MALARIA CONTROL IN MUKONO DISTRICT UGANDA

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. K. MBONYE ◽  
I. C. BYGBJERG ◽  
P. MAGNUSSEN
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Control ◽  
Indoor Residual Spraying ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Malaria Treatment ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Policy Debate ◽  
Insecticide Treated Nets ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mukono District

SummaryAvailable data in Uganda indicate a resurgence of malaria morbidity and mortality countrywide. This study assessed the burden of malaria, treatment and prevention practices in order initiate a policy debate on the scaling-up of current interventions. A triangulation of methods using a cross-sectional survey and key informant interviews was used to assess self-reported malaria at a household level in Mukono District, Uganda. A total of 5583 households were surveyed, and a high proportion (2897, 51·9%) reported a person with malaria two weeks prior to the survey. Only 546 households (9·8%) owned and used insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) for malaria prevention. Similarly, only a few households (86, 1·5%) used indoor residual spraying. Self-treatment with home-stocked drugs was high, yet there was low awareness of the effectiveness of expired drugs on malaria treatment. Self-reported malaria was associated with socioeconomic, behavioural and environmental factors, but more especially with household ownership of ITNs. These results will contribute to the current debate on identifying new approaches for scaling-up prevention interventions and effective case management, as well as selection of priority interventions for malaria control in Uganda.

scholarly journals The Durability, Functionality and Acceptability of Novel Screened Doors and Windows After Four Years of Use in A Gambian Village: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona C. Shenton ◽  
Musa Jawara ◽  
Majo Carrasco-Tenezaca ◽  
Jakob Knudsen ◽  
Umberto D'Alessandro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Control ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Trained Staff ◽  
Window Blinds ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background: The World Health Organization recommends house screening as a tool for malaria control, yet evidence of the long-term durability, functionality and acceptability of this intervention is lacking. Here we examined the sustainability and use of novel types of screened doors and windows four years after installation in a Gambian village. Methods: A survey of 31 houses, each with two screened doors and two screened windows, was conducted in the rainy season. There were four types of screened door and two types of screened window. Trained staff carried out the survey and interviews of room owners were conducted in the local language before translation into English.Results: Structurally, the manufactured doors and windows were highly durable and in excellent condition. Most doors shut smoothly 50/61 (82%), although only 25/61 (41%) shut fully automatically with the latch slotting into the hole on the frame and holding fast. Door locks were less robust, with only (24/61) 39% present and working. Blinds proved especially flimsy, with only 4/109 (4%) of door blinds and 10/56 (18%) of window blinds present and in working order. Householders hung curtains inside most doors 50/61 (82%) and in 26/61 (43%) of the windows. Front doors were commonly found propped open 21/31 (68%) and 23/27 (85%) of those with a front door curtain, put their curtains down at night. Doors and windows were well liked, 19/31 (61%) of respondents were happy with them because they kept mosquitoes out 14/31 (45%) and provided security 12/31 (39%). The main reason given for the use of curtains was to provide privacy 26/28 (93% of those with curtains), especially while the door was open or had ‘see-through’ panels.Conclusions: Overall, the screened doors and windows were in excellent condition after four years of use. Improvements to the lock design are needed before scale-up. Installation of screening in buildings should be accompanied with health messaging recommending that at night, doors and windows be closed and curtains lifted or drawn to one side - to improve ventilation and keep the house cool.

scholarly journals Traveler's Diarrhea in Foreign Travelers in Southeast Asia: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Bangkok, Thailand

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (3) ◽  
pp. 485-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chatporn Kittitrakul ◽  
Waraluk Tangkanakul ◽  
Jutarmas Olanwijitwong ◽  
Watcharapong Piyaphanee ◽  
Teera Kusolsuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traveler’S Diarrhea ◽  
Traveler's Diarrhea

scholarly journals Between traditional remedies and pharmaceutical drugs: prevention and treatment of “Palu” in households in Benin, West Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barikissou Georgia Damien ◽  
Carine Baxerres ◽  
Edwige Apetoh ◽  
Jean-Yves Le Hesran
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Pharmaceutical Medicine ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background In Benin, malaria clinical cases, including the larger popular entity called “Palu” are evoked when people get fever. “Palu” is often self-diagnosed and self-medicated at home. This study aimed to describe the use of herbal medicine, and/or pharmaceutical medicines for prevention and treatment of malaria at home and the factors associated with this usage. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Benin in an urban and in a rural area in 2016. Around 600 households in each place were selected by using a random sampling of houses GPS coordinates of the families. The association between socio demographic characteristics and the use of herbal medicine was tested by using logistic regression models. Results In Cotonou (urban), 43.64% of households reported using herbal or pharmaceutical medicine to prevent “Palu”, while they were 53.1% in Lobogo (rural). To treat “Palu” in Cotonou, 5.34% of households reported using herbal medicine exclusively, 33.70% pharmaceutical medicine exclusively and 60.96% reported using both. In Lobogo, 4% reported using herbal medicine exclusively, 6.78% pharmaceutical medicine exclusively and 89.22% reported using both. In Cotonou, the factors “age of respondent”, “participation to a traditional form of savings” and “low socioeconomic level of the household” were associated with the use of herbal medicine. Conclusions This study shows the strong use of herbal medicine to prevent “Palu” or even treat it, and in this case it is mostly associated with the use of pharmaceutical medicine. It also highlights the fact that malaria control and care seeking behaviour with herbal medicine remain closely linked to household low-income status but also to cultural behaviour. The interest of this study is mostly educational, with regards to community practices concerning “Palu”, and to the design of adapted behaviour change communication strategies. Finally, there is a need to take into account the traditional habits of populations in malaria control and define a rational and risk-free use of herbal medicine as WHO-recommended.

scholarly journals Patent Medicine Sellers: How Can They Help Control Childhood Malaria?

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosamund M. Akuse ◽  
Edwin E. Eseigbe ◽  
Abubakar Ahmed ◽  
William R. Brieger
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Control ◽  
Roll Back Malaria ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Sick Children ◽  
Roll Back ◽  
Childhood Malaria ◽  
Patent Medicine

Roll Back Malaria Initiative encourages participation of private health providers in malaria control because mothers seek care for sick children from them. This study investigated Patent Medicine Sellers (PMS) management of presumptive malaria in children in order to identify how they can assist malaria control. A cross-sectional survey of 491 PMS in Kaduna, Nigeria, was done using interviews and observation of shop activities. Most (80%) customers bought drugs without prescriptions. Only 29.5% were given instructions about doses. Between 40–100% doses of recommended antimalarials were incorrect. Some (22%) PMS did not ask questions about illness for which they were consulted. Most children treated in shops received injections. PMS facilitate homecare but have deficiencies in knowledge and practice. Interventions must focus on training them to accurately determine doses, give advice about drug administration, use oral medication, and ask about illness. Training should be made a prerequisite for registering and reregistering shops.

scholarly journals Pharmacovigilance Practices for Better Healthcare Delivery: Knowledge and Attitude Study in the National Malaria Control Programme of India

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Gupta ◽  
Anupkumar R. Anvikar ◽  
Neena Valecha ◽  
Yogendra K. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Control ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
National Malaria Control Programme ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Programme ◽  
Malaria Control Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adr Reporting

Objective. With large scale rollout of artemisinin based therapy in the National Malaria Control Programme of India, a risk management plan is needed. This depends on adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting by the healthcare professionals (HCPs). For the programme to be successful, an understanding of the mindset of HCPs is critical. Hence, the present study was designed to assess and compare the ADR reporting beliefs of HCPs involved in the National Malaria Control Programme of India. Methods. A cross–sectional survey was conducted amongst the HCPs who manage malaria up to the district level in India. A 5-point Likert scale-based questionnaire was developed as a study tool. Results. A total of 154 HCPs participated in the study (age: 42.4 ± 10.1 years with 33.8% being females). About 61% felt that only medically qualified HCPs are responsible for ADR reporting. Likeliness to report in future was mentioned by 45% HCPs. The knowledge score was relatively lower for life science graduates (P=0.09). Knowledge correlated positively with attitude (r2=0.114; P<0.0001). Conclusion. Based on the caveats identified, a specific and targeted in-service education with hands-on training on ADR monitoring and reporting needs to be designed to boost real time pharmacovigilance in India.

scholarly journals Perceptions of malaria control and prevention in an era of climate change: a cross-sectional survey among CDC staff in China

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Xiaoliang Tong ◽  
Alana Hansen ◽  
Scott Hanson-Easey ◽  
Scott Cameron ◽  
Jianjun Xiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control And Prevention

scholarly journals Knowledge-Attitudes-Practices about Malaria among Communities in Southern Benin

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 186
Author(s):  
Germain Gil Padonou ◽  
Judith G. Gbenoudon ◽  
Razaki Osse ◽  
Albert Salako ◽  
Casimir Kpanou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Control ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
And Control ◽  
Self Protection

Malaria still remains the main public health problem in Benin. We explored the determinants that influenced malaria treatment as well as protective behaviors, to generate a framework of useful ideas as alternative strategies against malaria. A cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) was conducted at Hozin, Vakon and Agblangandan districts in southern region of Benin. Descriptive statistics were computed and mixed logistic regression helped evaluating the relationship between frequency of each category of severity of malaria and sex group, educational level, treatment, means of self-protection against mosquitoes and identification of the cause of malaria. A significant proportion 750 (81.3%) (p&lt;0.001) of participants stated that malaria was caused by mosquitoes. The respondents who mentioned sun as the cause of malaria, have trivialized more malaria in a proportion of about 59.30% (OR=2.67 [95% CI 1.61-4.44]) followed by those who have reported the cause of body weakness (43.68%) (OR=2.97 [95% CI 1.68-5.28]). Poor knowledge justifies the trivialization of the disease and poor management of malaria control means. National Malaria Control Programs should improve access to education, especially for women and could help improving prevention and control behaviours against malaria in communities.

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