Timeliness of malaria treatment in children under five years in Uganda: an analysis of 2016 demographic health survey data

Faster time to malaria treatment was significantly associated with joint spousal health decision making, utilization of community health workers, not being in Western region of Uganda and frequency of listening to radio. Thus, the government and non-government organizations should organize community dialogues that involve both men and women to discuss malaria prevention, treatment, and the importance of joint decision-making, ensure Community Health Workers receive regular, in-depth training on malaria diagnosis (using Rapid Diagnostic Tests or RDTs), treatment, and prevention strategies, provide CHWs with adequate transportation to facilitate their visits to households and communities, develop engage radio programs that feature community leaders, CHWs and health experts to promote malaria prevention messages, ensure all communication materials and messages are in local languages to ensure maximum understanding and engagement.