Feasibility and acceptability of the use of artemether-lumefantrine in the home management of uncomplicated malaria in children 6-59 months old in Ghana.

Objective: We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of and the willingness to use artemether-lumefantrine (Coartem) during early, appropriate treatment of malaria/fever in children aged 6-59 months at the community and household level in a rural malaria-endemic area in Ghana.

Method: In this descriptive study with a pre- post-evaluation of an intervention, community perceptions of fever, health-seeking behaviour and current treatment practices for children aged 6-59 months were ascertained through qualitative research and surveys. The children were counted in a household census and given identification cards.