Publications by authors named "Carina Asnong"
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The decline of malaria has led to an increase in undiagnosed acute febrile illnesses in Southeast Asia, prompting this study to evaluate the feasibility of point-of-care tests in rural health settings.
- A mixed-methods approach was used at nine health centers in Cambodia, involving hands-on workshops and structured observations to assess the performance of various diagnostic tests, including those for dengue and malaria.
- While health workers found the new tests useful, they noted challenges with sample collection for the dengue test and emphasized the need for user-friendly diagnostics that directly guide clinical decisions for better patient management.
