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% |