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- Title
The Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella Surveillance Study in Malawi.
- Authors
Mategula, Donnie; Ndalama, Maureen; Lefu, Clement; Chinkhumba, Jobiba; Ndeketa, Latif; Munthali, Vitumbiko; Chitala, Clifford; Malemia, Thandizo; Million, Gertrude; Mbutuka, Ishmail; Mhone, Ranken; Makwenda, Ethel; James, Mussa; Bwanali, Cornelius; Kazembe, Gift; Manundo, Abell; Chauluka, Evance; Chitalo, Salama; Alumando, Ethel; Longwe, Dalitso
- Abstract
Background Malawi is among 7 countries participating in the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella surveillance study, which aims to determine the incidence of medically attended diarrhea attributed to Shigella , a leading bacterial cause of diarrhea in children in low-resource settings. Methods We describe the EFGH study site in the densely populated informal settlement of Ndirande Township, Blantyre, Malawi. We explore the site's geographical location, demographic characteristics, and the healthcare-seeking behavior of its population, particularly for childhood diarrhea. We also describe the management of childhood diarrhea at the health facility, and the associated challenges to attaining optimum adherence to local and national guidelines at the site. Conclusions Our overarching aim is to improve global health through understanding and mitigating the impact of diarrhea attributed to Shigella.
- Subjects
MALAWI; BLANTYRE (Malawi); SHIGELLA; WORLD health; RESOURCE-limited settings; HEALTH facilities; DEMOGRAPHIC characteristics
- Publication
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2024, Vol 11, pS101
- ISSN
2328-8957
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ofid/ofae050