Drivers of Tracking Administration of Malaria Drugs in Health Units in Uganda. A Descriptive and Correlational Study
Loading...
Date
2022
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Student's Journal of Health Research Africa
Abstract
This study aimed at examining malaria intrinsic factors and technology controls as drivers of tracking the administration
of malaria drugs focusing on the roles of both health workers and health units.
Methodology:
Descriptive and research designs were employed upon 465 health workers from 564 health units in the central districts
of Uganda for which randomization techniques were used.
Results:
8.5% of health workers don’t test blood in hospitals, HC III, and clinics majorly private facilities that have existed
between 5-9 years, nurses noticeably base on just their own experience to examine malaria patients. 11.8% don’t use
slides to examine blood, health units that have existed below 1ve years fall suit. DiZculty in electronic data exchange
(26.7%), lack of freedom to use electronic systems to access information on malaria drugs (41.9%), poor networks
connectivity (60.0%) and poor response time (50.5%) are prominent. Perceptions, attitudes, knowledge, and skills of
use of affect tracking administration of malaria drugs.
Conclusion:
Parasites’ identi1cation, quanti1cation, and concerns decrease in hospitals, clinics, HC III to IV in public health units that
existed for 15 and below 5 years. Junior nurses with certi1cates and diplomas with work experience of 1-5 years mostly
in general, pediatrics and “others” departments manage malaria issues with minimum guidance and supervision.
Engagement of Rapid Diagnostic Test kits is higher in hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, HC III, and IV.
Recommendations:a
MoH should improve on planning, surveillance, and supervision of health facilities to enforce diagnosis for malaria
cases management and reduction drug resistance. Regulate a holistic policy on diagnosis, treatment (drugs), and
control of malaria and emphasized balanced, effective, and sustainable results. , training malaria cases regardless of
whether the facility is public or privately be prioritized for good tracking administration of malaria drugs.
Description
Keywords
Drivers, Tracking Administration, Malaria Drugs, Health Units
Citation
Ssegawa, E. J. K., Nzanzu, T. J., Ssekabira, K., & Arinaitwe, W. (2022). Drivers of Tracking Administration of Malaria Drugs in Health Units in Uganda. A Descriptive and Correlational Study. Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 3(3), 12-12.