Sociological Component
Objectives
To identify the level of knowledge and understanding of malaria and its treatment amongst gold mining communities in the project area
To identify the barriers that undermine uptake and adherence to the Malakit intervention
To tailor and generate educational tools and materials through a community-based approach
Methodology
Qualitative research is being conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding malaria treatment and the levers and barriers to compliance among illegal gold miners.
A community-based approach is also being used to develop education materials on malaria and use of the Malakit, in line with the target population's needs.
The benefits of using a community-based approach are:
Building agency within local communities
Ensuring tools are tailored to reflect their lived experiences and needs
Having an effective and long-lasting impact on the community’s health
Iterative process to improve educational tools and materials:
