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Decrease of malaria morbidity with community participation in central Java.

W Pribadi1, B Rukmono, S S Santoso

  • 1Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta.

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|September 1, 1992
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Weekly chloroquine prophylaxis in children under 10 significantly reduced malaria incidence in Central Java villages. This intervention, combined with community health education, proved effective in controlling malaria transmission and preventing outbreaks.

Area of Science:

  • * Tropical Medicine
  • * Public Health
  • * Epidemiology

Background:

  • * Malaria remains a significant public health issue in Java-Bali despite decades of control efforts.
  • * Central Java faced high malaria burden, with millions affected by areas exhibiting high annual parasite incidence (API).

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To evaluate the efficacy of weekly chloroquine prophylaxis in children under 10 years old as an alternative malaria intervention.
  • * To assess the impact of community participation through health education on malaria surveillance and control.

Main Methods:

  • * A community-based intervention involving weekly chloroquine prophylaxis administered to children under 10 years old in three Central Java villages.
  • * Implementation of health education modules by community key persons to enhance malaria awareness and surveillance.

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  • * Monitoring of spleen rates, parasite rates, and fever cases over an 18-month period.

    • Main Results:

    • * Significant reduction in spleen rates, parasite rates, and fever cases, approaching zero in the intervention villages.
    • * Observed increase in ongoing surveillance activities attributed to community engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • * Weekly chloroquine prophylaxis in children under 10 is an effective strategy for reducing malaria incidence in high-risk areas (API > 1 promille).
    • * Community participation, facilitated by health education, enhances malaria control efforts and aids in preventing outbreaks.