Implementation Research for Malaria Prevention and Control: Barriers and Lessons Learnt in Capacity Building of Community Health Volunteers in Malindi, Kenya
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Date
2023-09
Authors
Kibe, Lydiah W.
Muia, Daniel
Mbogo, Charles M.
Kamau, Anne W.
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Scientific Research Publishing
Abstract
A two-year implementation study was undertaken in Malimo and Kakuyuni
of Malindi, Kenya. The study combined data collection and intervention in
three phases from November 2015-September 2017. These phases were: 1)
CHVs recruitment and need assessment; 2) Curriculum and development of
training guide; 3) CHVs implementation activities. Implementation activities
were carried out for six months where selected CHVs conducted home visits,
created awareness on malaria prevention and control activities, and collected
monthly data using prescribed forms. Workshops, field visits, and formal and
informal meetings were used to collect information on challenges faced by the
CHVs and the lessons learned in the intervention phase. Seventy-seven (77)
CHVs were identified. Twenty (20) were randomly selected, trained, and assigned to 20 households each to implement malaria prevention and control
activities. The challenges identified included low literacy levels of CHVs
leading to the introduction of peer-to-peer; weak referral system and poor
linkages of CHVs to health facilities; insufficient supervision and missing
coverage and also a multiplicity of CHVs’ roles. Identification and use of
need-based capacity strengthening and follow-up are crucial in addressing
challenges facing CHVs and enhancing their capacity for successful implementation of CHVs activities in malaria prevention and control.
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Keywords
Qualitative Research, Peer to Peer, Literacy Levels, Referral Forms, Supervision and Community Structures
Citation
Kibe, L. W., Muia, D., Mbogo, C. M., & Kamau, A. W. (2023). Implementation Research for Malaria Prevention and Control: Barriers and Lessons Learnt in Capacity Building of Community Health Volunteers in Malindi, Kenya. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 11(9), 154-170.