Table 9 Diffusion codes
Diffusion codes | Representative quote |
|---|---|
Spreading knowledge/awareness | We should organize open days (i.e., open house) where it will be used so that the community is aware of it, awareness campaigns, free tests on saliva and blood as we are doing; the detection should really be done in the eyes of the community, the news will spread everywhere |
Communication/sensitization channels: CHWs/relays | It is the work of community health workers—if something is newly introduced, we will sensitize the population and show its advantage for children; to draw blood from them is a problem, we must sensitize the mothers, the adults, so that they easily understand that the thing we brought is like this, that even if malaria is in its early stage it is easily detected so it will be more advantageous |
Communication/sensitization channels: teachers | In short: for us teachers, we are always available for activities related to health, but it is you who put us aside. Today you have looked for us, you see how we have come. We are ready to collaborate with you, especially if you go through the IT channel, because we promise you our support for the popularization of this saliva-based test, which we see is one of the best RDTs for malaria |
Communication/sensitization channels: general media | Another brother adds the churches, the press, the media, he cites the radio… |