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Article History

Received: 24 August 2021

Accepted: 19 February 2022

First Online: 5 March 2022

Declarations

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: Since human subjects were involved, ethics approval was obtained from the Amref Ethics and Scientific Review Committee with Reference Number P742-2019 and research permit given by Kenya's National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). There were minimum potential risks involved in this study. The malaria tests involved two finger pricks for drawing blood samples, one by the CHVs and one by the laboratory technicians. Slight pain associated with sample collection was therefore anticipated. The study participants were expressly informed of this and consent for involvement in the study and a second sample collection sought. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants aged 18 years and above. Written assent was obtained from children aged 14–17 years together with written parental or guardian consent. Paper assent and consent forms were stored in a secure place only accessible to authorized study staff, and copies were provided to the study participants. Privacy and confidentiality were observed and participation was voluntary. Participants were free to refuse to participate in the study or withdraw at any time without affecting the quality of the services they received from CHVs.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.