Table 6 Perception of usefulness of RDT against other diagnostic methods
Variables | N =23 N (%) |
|---|---|
Comparing RDTS with other malarial diagnostic methods | Â |
RDTS are worse than other diagnostic methods | 2 (8.7) |
RDTs are same with other diagnostic methods | 4 (17.4) |
RDT are better than other diagnostic methods | 11 (47.8) |
Not sure | 6 (26.1) |
RDT saves time | 17 (74) |
Limitations of the use of RDT | Â |
Charge to patients | 15 (65.2) |
Needs special skill | 2 (8.7) |
Supply issue | 20 (86.9) |
Ignorance on the part of providers | 6 (26.1) |
Others | 1 (4.3) |
Rating of RDT | Â |
Poor | 2 (8.7) |
Good | 11 (47.8) |
Very good | 8 (34.8) |
Excellent | 2 (8.7) |
Benefits of RDT | Â |
Satisfied | 16 (69.6) |
Not satisfied | 3 (13.0) |
Indifferent | 4 (17.4) |