Reflections on a Community Engagement Strategy for Mass Antimalarial Drug Administration in Cambodia.

ABSTRACT: Mass drug administration (MDA) to interrupt malaria transmission requires the participation of entire communities. As part of a clinical trial in western Cambodia, four villages received MDA in 2015-2016. Before approaching study communities, a collaboration was established with the local health authorities, village leaders, and village malaria workers. Formative research guided the development of engagement strategies. In each village, a team of volunteers was formed to explain MDA to their neighbors and provide support during implementation. Public mobilization events featuring drama and music were used to introduce MDA. Villages comprised groups with different levels of understanding and interests; therefore, multiple tailored engagement strategies were required. The main challenges wer

SUBMITTER: Peto TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5928715 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature