School-aged children based seasonal malaria chemoprevention using artesunate-amodiaquine in Mali
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DOI: 10.1016/j.parepi.2018.02.001
Abstract: Introduction Malaria is still a public health problem in Africa. Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is an efficient control strategy recommended by WHO that targets children under five year old living in areas of seasonal malaria… read more here.
Keywords: using artesunate; seasonal malaria; school aged; artesunate amodiaquine ... See more keywords
Efavirenz-Based Antiretroviral Therapy but Not Pregnancy Increased Unbound Piperaquine Exposure in Women during Malaria Chemoprevention
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.01427-22
Abstract: Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) is highly effective for malaria chemoprevention during pregnancy, but the standard dosing of DP that is used for nonpregnant adults may not be optimal for pregnant women. We previously reported that the pharmacokinetic… read more here.
Keywords: efv based; malaria chemoprevention; pregnancy; exposure ... See more keywords
Introducing field digital data collection systems into seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns: opportunities for robust evidence development and national e-health strategies
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007899
Abstract: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a World Health Organization-recommended intervention to protect children under the age of 5 in Africa’s Sahel region. While SMC remains highly effective in decreasing malaria cases, implementing countries face several… read more here.
Keywords: health; data collection; malaria chemoprevention; seasonal malaria ... See more keywords
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention: successes and missed opportunities
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-017-2132-1
Abstract: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) was recommended in 2012 for young children in the Sahel during the peak malaria transmission season. Children are given a single dose of sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine combined with a 3-day course of amodiaquine,… read more here.
Keywords: chemoprevention successes; missed opportunities; successes missed; seasonal malaria ... See more keywords
Longitudinal analysis of the capacities of community health workers mobilized for seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Burkina Faso
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-03191-y
Abstract: Background Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) relies on community health workers to distribute drugs. This study assessed: (1) the capacity of community-based distributors (CBDs) at the start and end of a campaign and from one campaign… read more here.
Keywords: cbds; community; training; seasonal malaria ... See more keywords
Investigating selected host and parasite factors potentially impacting upon seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Bama, Burkina Faso
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-03311-8
Abstract: Background Since 2014, seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) with amodiaquine–sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (AQ–SP) has been implemented on a large scale during the high malaria transmission season in Burkina Faso. This paper reports the prevalence of microscopic and submicroscopic… read more here.
Keywords: burkina faso; microscopy; seasonal malaria; malaria chemoprevention ... See more keywords
Prevalence of malaria in an area receiving seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Niger
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03953-2
Abstract: Background Malaria transmission is highly seasonal in Niger. Despite the introduction of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in the Magaria District, malaria incidence remains high, and the epidemiology of malaria in the community is not well-understood.… read more here.
Keywords: children aged; february 2018; prevalence; seasonal malaria ... See more keywords
Monthly sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine-amodiaquine or dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine as malaria chemoprevention in young Kenyan children with sickle cell anemia: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004104
Abstract: Background Children with sickle cell anemia in areas of Africa with endemic malaria transmission are commonly prescribed malaria chemoprevention. The comparative efficacy of prevention regimens is largely unknown. Methods and Findings We enrolled Kenyan children… read more here.
Keywords: children sickle; cell anemia; incidence; malaria chemoprevention ... See more keywords
Two-Year Scale-Up of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Reduced Malaria Morbidity among Children in the Health District of Koutiala, Mali
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186639
Abstract: Background: Previous controlled studies demonstrated seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) reduces malaria morbidity by >80% in children aged 3–59 months. Here, we assessed malaria morbidity after large-scale SMC implementation during a pilot campaign in the health… read more here.
Keywords: malaria; malaria morbidity; seasonal malaria; health ... See more keywords