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Table 4 Summary of key findings: recommendations of HCW for effective implementation as part of integration and adaptation of the SST

From: Acceptability of single screening and treatment policy for the control of malaria in pregnancy: perceptions of providers and pregnant women from selected health facilities in Lindi region, Tanzania

Recommendations from HCWs

All HCWs recommended SST implementation to be continued but provided recommendations for improved implementation of SST. Refresher training and training for the newly recruited staff were recommended by one respondent: “I think training of new staff is important for malaria testing at ANC and this will ensure nurses are doing their job well. In our facility, we received training from NMCP and Boresha Afya, but refresher training will be important as a reminder on testing procedures”, HCW from Lindi DC

Regular supervision was also highlighted by the HCWs as an important aspect of the SST implementation. “When technical experts from NMCP and the council health management team (CHMT) come to supervise us, we learn new things and also, they point out problems that we could have not seen”, HCW from Kilwa DC