Ahmed M Arzika, Ramatou Maliki, Abdou Amza, Alio Karamba, Nasser Gallo, Bawa Aichatou, Ismael Issa Sara, Diallo Beidi, Laminou Maliki Haroun, Farissatou Oumarou, Elodie Lebas, Brittany Peterson, Emily Colby, William Nguyen, Zijun Liu, Meagan C Fitzpatrick, Benjamin F Arnold, Thomas M Lietman, Kieran S O'Brien
Recent evidence indicates mass azithromycin distribution reduces under-5 mortality. This intervention is being considered for child survival programs in high mortality sub-Saharan African settings. The delivery approach used in prior studies required a full-time census and distribution team, which is not feasible for most programs. To determine the optimal programmatic approach to delivery, this study aimed to compare treatment coverage, costs, and acceptability of different delivery approaches with existing community health workers (CHWs)...
2023: PLOS Glob Public Health