Table 2.
Reasons for changing the treatment protocol according to participants involved in MTP development
| Participants | Reasons stated | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 24 | Perceived SP resistance |
17 |
71% |
| No access to proper diagnosis and treatment |
8 |
33% |
|
| Rising malaria incidence |
6 |
25% |
|
| Health Minister’s request to change |
4 |
17% |
|
| Fulfilling political commitment at regional level |
2 |
8% |
|
| Losing faith in SP |
2 |
8% |
|
| The desire to standardise malaria treatment |
1 |
4% |
|
| ACT not yet resistant and price drop | 1 | 4% |
Note: more than one reason mentioned by informants.