Severe Malaria Observatory

This study intended to inform future programming in relation to the role that Information – Education – Communication (IEC) could play in enhancing this continuum of care.  It hypothesized that community exposure to targeted IEC would increase early presentation by the caregiver at the village health clinic (VHC) for Rectal Artesunate (RAS) and the caregiver acceptance of RAS; and that community health worker (CHW/HSA) exposure to a targeted toolkit would increase appropriate assessment, administration of RAS and referral, and in turn enhance prompt compliance with referral instructions among caregivers.