Table 2. Respondents' perception of different diagnostic methods.

Variables	N = 32n (%)
Perceived effectiveness of different diagnostic methods (accuracy and ease of use)RDTClinical diagnosisMicroscopy	21 (65.6)3 (9.4)8 (25.0)
Benefits of RDTIncreased use of RDTPrescribes more ACTPrescribes less chloroquineFast diagnosis	24 (75.0)25 (78.1)13 (40.6)32 (100)
Problems encounteredDifficulty in drawing and collecting finger stick blood samplesDifficulty with transferring the blood to the test deviceReading test results too soon (before 15 minutes had elapsed)Misinterpreting faint positive test lines as negativeUnsafe handling and disposal of sharpsNot very happy when the test showed nomalaria if they believed that patient had it	10 (31.3)8 (25.0)5 (15.6)8 (25.0)2 (6.3)17 (53.1)
Suggestion for improved RDT use at the health centersMore trainingProvision of pictorial job aidNeed to always look at the instructions to remind one of certain stepsPerform a repeat test when the result is negative	22 (68.8)27 (84.4)17 (53.1)9 (28.1)