Adherence to stand-by emergency treatment and mosquito protection measures in short-term travellers to moderate malaria risk areas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria remains a threat to travellers to (sub)tropical regions. This study assessed adherence to malaria prevention measures among travellers to moderate-risk malaria areas, including the use of standby emergency treatment (SBET), healthcare-seeking behaviour during fever, and mosquito protection measures.

Methods

We analysed data from adult travellers to moderate-risk malaria areas participating in a prospective study (2018-2023) at the Public Health Service of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Participants maintained a daily diary during travel, recording questions about adherence to mosquito protection measures, symptoms, SBET use, and seeking medical help. In case of fever, participants were instructed to measure their temperature, use SBET if in a remote area, and

SUBMITTER: Franken DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11840869 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature