Table 1 Content of the participants’ malaria training
Malaria training themes | Key points |
|---|---|
Transmission | ---Vector, mosquito bite ---Parasites, the difference between P. vivax and P. falciparum |
Symptoms | ---Regular malaria symptoms ---Severe symptoms |
Diagnosis | ---Importance of knowing the cause of the infection before taking a treatment ---How to perform and interpret the self-test ---What to do in case of negative test |
Treatment | ---Treatment course in case of positive test ---Contraindications ---Adverse events ---Why complete all the treatment (efficacy, resistance) ---What to do in case of severe, persistent or relapse of symptoms |
Prevention | ---Reminder of the main prevention measures (mosquito nets, repellent on the skin…) |