Table 1 Participant groups for the qualitative component and their respective functions
Participant Group | Description |
|---|---|
Health animators (HAs) | Volunteers specially trained in healthcare, holding an honorary position, dedicated to improving community health outcomes. Selected based on literacy skills, leadership potential, and motivation levels. Received education and training in community-led malaria control from MMP and The Hunger Project. |
HI committee members | Volunteers from villages, 8 to 10 individuals per committee, were selected during community meetings. Responsible for conducting HI activities, storing equipment, distributing materials, and coordinating community participation in HI implementation. |
Members from the broader community | Responsible for implementing HI in their houses, including full eave closure, sealing open spaces, and placement of gauze wire on windows. |
Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) | Paid healthcare providers deployed by the government to urban, rural, and hard-to-reach areas. Tasked with promoting the implementation of HI as an intervention for malaria control. |
Village Chiefs | Primary gatekeepers of communities, are selected based on their role in facilitating development. Tasked with overseeing HI implementation in their respective villages. |