Table 1 The PECOST framework
Element | Description |
|---|---|
Population | Individuals infected with P. falciparum |
Exposure | P. falciparum infection |
Comparator | None |
Outcomes | Primary outcomes: 1) Distribution of P. falciparum genetic diversity in SSA and 2) Prevalence of P. falciparum polyclonal in SSA Secondary outcomes: Factors associated with P. falciparum genetic diversity and MOI in SSA |
Settings: | All SSA malaria-affected countries |
Time | 2000-to-May 2023 |