Key factors predicting suspected severe malaria case management and health outcomes: an operational study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that pre-referral Rectal Artesunate (RAS) can be a life-saving intervention for severe malaria in remote settings in Africa. Recognition of danger signs indicative of severe malaria is critical for prompt and appropriate case management.

Methods

This was an observational study conducted in three Health Zones of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to determine the distribution of dangers signs for severe malaria and assess their impact on RAS use, referral completion, injectable treatment and ACT provision, and health outcomes including death. An individual-level analysis was carried out, using multilevel-mixed effects logistic regression models. Severely ill febrile children < 5 years seeking care from community-based healthcare providers were r

SUBMITTER: Okitawutshu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9513903 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature