Understanding Malaria Treatment Adherence in Rwanda: Implications for Artemisinin Resistance.

ABSTRACT: Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are key malaria interventions that rely on community knowledge and adherence to treatment. With the emergence of artemisinin resistance in Rwanda, ensuring optimal malaria treatment practices within communities is essential. This study examined malaria knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among febrile patients at government clinics to identify factors affecting influencing malaria treatment practices. A cross-sectional study was conducted in six health facilities in moderate to high malaria transmission areas of Rwanda. Patients or caregivers of children with fever were enrolled and interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. From December 2023 to February 2024, 406 participants were enrolled, 56% (228/406) were female, 50% (204/406) wer

SUBMITTER: Gashema P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12330442 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature