Acceptability and feasibility of malaria prophylaxis for forest goers: findings from a qualitative study in Cambodia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Greater Mekong Subregion, adults are at highest risk for malaria, particularly those who visit forests. The absence of effective vector control strategies and limited periods of exposure during forest visits suggest that chemoprophylaxis could be an appropriate strategy to protect forest goers against malaria.

Methods

Alongside a clinical trial of anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis in northern Cambodia, qualitative research was conducted, including in-depth interviews and observation, to explore the acceptability of malaria prophylaxis for forest goers, the implementation opportunities, and challenges of this strategy.

Results

Prophylaxis with artemether-lumefantrine for forest goers was found to be acceptable under trial conditions. Three factors played

SUBMITTER: Jongdeepaisal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8613728 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature