Journal of Medical Diagnostic Methods
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Monica Mochama

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• Research Article
  Factors Associated with Malaria Test Preference among Households in Rubavu District, Rwanda: A Cross-sectional Study
  Author(s): Misbah G, Habtu M, Mochama M, Kansiime C, Asiimwe B Misbah G, Habtu M, Mochama M, Kansiime C, Asiimwe B
  
  Background: If people are not diagnosed and treated promptly for malaria, they may develop severe complications and death. Globally, an estimated 3.3 billion people are at risk of being infected with malaria and 1.2 billion are at high risk. The World Health Organization recommends using malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) or microscopy followed by prescribing antimalarial only to patients who have a positive test result. In Rwanda, malaria RDT was introduced in 2008 to be used by community health workers (CHWs) before offering treatment. This study assessed malaria test preference and associated factors among community members in Rubavu district, Rwanda. Methods: This was a quantitative cross-sectional study. A structured self-administered questionnaire was given to 384 community members in households that were randomly pre-selected from .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2168-9784.1000261

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