Examining the relationship between risk management and malaria control outcome in Kamwenge District. A cross-sectional study.
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Risk management, Malaria control outcomes, Kamwenge DistrictAbstract
Background
The study aims to examine the relationship between risk management and malaria control outcomes in Kamwenge District.
Methodology
The study adopted a cross-sectional mixed-methods design. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using SPSS to establish the relationships between variables. The data was entered into SPSS, cleaned for Qualitative data analysis.
Results
The highest proportion of participants, 62 (29.9%), had 1-5 years of experience. "The Malaria Control Programme has a risk management plan in place," showed that 50 respondents (24.2%) strongly agreed, with a mean score was 3.49. Responses to the statement, "Risk management strategies (e.g., identification of risks, contingency planning) are well implemented," indicate that 45 respondents (21.7%) strongly agreed, with a mean score was 3.42. Responses to the statement, "The major risks affecting the Malaria Control Programme include funding shortages, delayed procurement, and insufficient staffing," reveal that 90 respondents (43.5%) strongly agreed, the mean score was 4.05, Standard deviation was 1.12. Responses to the statement, "Risk management strategies have been effective in addressing these challenges," indicate that 42 respondents (20.3%) strongly agreed, 57 (27.5%) agreed, 50 (24.2%) were neutral, 38 (18.4%) disagreed, and 20 (9.7%) strongly disagreed. The mean score of 3.30 suggests that, while some respondents believe risk management strategies have been effective, a significant portion of respondents are neutral or dissatisfied with their effectiveness. The Pearson correlation coefficient between Risk Management and malaria control outcome is 0.590, representing a moderate positive correlation. Risk management has a moderate positive effect on reducing malaria prevalence (β = 0.280, p = 0.003).
Conclusion
While the malaria control programme has risk management strategies, their implementation remains inconsistent.
Recommendations
The study recommended strengthening risk management strategies within the Malaria Control Programme.
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