Accuracy of recording of malaria rapid diagnostic test results in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have been critical in promoting the rational use of antimalarials and strengthening malaria surveillance. However, the accuracy of routinely reported RDT results in Uganda remains unclear. The study's objective was to measure the level of agreement between healthcare workers (HCWs) and an external panel's RDT results among lower-level public health facilities in Busoga and Lango regions, Uganda.

Methods

A prospective study was conducted in 16 public health facilities in four purposively selected districts in Uganda. At each study site, images of all RDTs were taken as soon as the HCW had finished interpreting the test results and uploaded into HealthPulse (Audere, Seattle, WA USA), a digital RDT reader. Corresponding patient d

SUBMITTER: Ssewante N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604284 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature