Trend of N86Y and Y184F Mutations in Pfmdr1 Gene in Children Under Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Coverage in Nanoro, Burkina Faso
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DOI: 10.1007/s11686-024-00923-x
Abstract: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is an effective malaria preventive intervention in sub-Sahara Africa. However, as with any other drug-based intervention, the large-scale deployment of this strategy could lead to Amodiaquine plus Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (AQSP) drug pressure… read more here.
Keywords: malaria chemoprevention; pfmdr1 gene; burkina faso; seasonal malaria ... See more keywords
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
Parasitological efficacy of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Nampula, northern Mozambique.
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/traf127
Abstract: BACKGROUND Deployment of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) for young children using monthly sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine-amodiaquine (SPAQ) has recently been extended to Central and East Africa. METHODS A pilot pharmacometric assessment was nested within a larger deployment of… read more here.
Keywords: malaria chemoprevention; nampula northern; chemoprevention; seasonal malaria ... 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 in children aged 3–59 months in Mali: parents’ perceptions, attitudes and beliefs regarding drug administration
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-22461-5
Abstract: In Mali, malaria remains the major endemic and leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the most vulnerable groups, notably children under five years of age and pregnant women. Achieving the goal of eliminating malaria… read more here.
Keywords: attitudes beliefs; malaria chemoprevention; chemoprevention children; perceptions attitudes ... 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
Effect of three years’ seasonal malaria chemoprevention on molecular markers of resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine in Ouelessebougou, Mali
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-022-04059-z
Abstract: Background In 2012, seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) was recommended as policy for malaria control by the World Health Organization (WHO) in areas of highly seasonal malaria transmission across the Sahel sub-region in Africa along with… read more here.
Keywords: falciparum; seasonal malaria; years smc; frequency ... See more keywords
From efficacy to effectiveness: a comprehensive framework for monitoring, evaluating and optimizing seasonal malaria chemoprevention programmes
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-04860-y
Abstract: Background Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective intervention for preventing malaria, particularly in areas with highly seasonal transmission. Monitoring and evaluating (M&E) SMC programmes are complex due to the scale, time-sensitive delivery of… read more here.
Keywords: malaria chemoprevention; framework; comprehensive framework; seasonal malaria ... See more keywords