Rila Ratovoson, Andres Garchitorena, Daouda Kassie, Jemima A Ravelonarivo, Voahangy Andrianaranjaka, Seheno Razanatsiorimalala, Avotra Razafimandimby, Fanjasoa Rakotomanana, Laurie Ohlstein, Reziky Mangahasimbola, Sandro A N Randrianirisoa, Jocelyn Razafindrakoto, Catherine M Dentinger, John Williamson, Laurent Kapesa, Patrice Piola, Milijaona Randrianarivelojosia, Julie Thwing, Laura C Steinhardt, Laurence Baril
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with progress in malaria control stalling in recent years. Proactive community case management (pro-CCM) has been shown to increase access to diagnosis and treatment and reduce malaria burden. However, lack of experimental evidence may hinder the wider adoption of this intervention. We conducted a cluster randomized community intervention trial to assess the efficacy of pro-CCM at decreasing malaria prevalence in rural endemic areas of Madagascar...
October 4, 2022: BMC Medicine