Relationship between the effectiveness of resource allocation control and malaria control outcome in Kamwenge District. A cross-sectional study.

Abstract

Background

The study aims to assess the relationship between the effectiveness of resource allocation control and malaria control outcomes in Kamwenge District.

Methodology

The study adopted a cross-sectional mixed-methods design. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using SPSS to establish the relationships between variables. The data was entered into SPSS and cleaned for Qualitative data analysis.

Results

There is a notable gender difference, with 123 (59.4%) males compared to 84 (40.6%) females. The statement, "The financial resources allocated to the Malaria Control are adequate," shows that 32 respondents (15.5%) strongly agreed, 48 (23.2%) agreed, 40 (19.3%) were neutral, 52 (25.1%) disagreed, and 35 (16.9%) strongly disagreed. The mean score of 2.95 indicates that respondents were somewhat dissatisfied with the adequacy of financial resources. Responses to the statement, "Human resources (e.g., health workers, community health workers) are sufficient for effective implementation," indicate that 40 respondents (19.3%) strongly agreed, 52 (25.1%) agreed, 38 (18.4%) were neutral, 45 (21.7%) disagreed, and 32 (15.5%) strongly disagreed. The mean score of 3.11 suggests that there is a slight tendency toward agreeing that human resources are sufficient. Responses to the statement, "Resources allocated (e.g., medicines, equipment) are used efficiently," reveal that 36 respondents (17.4%) strongly agreed, 54 (26.1%) agreed, 42 (20.3%) were neutral, 41 (19.8%) disagreed, and 34 (16.4%) strongly disagreed. The Pearson correlation coefficient between controls in Resource Allocation and malaria control outcome is 0.625, indicating a strong positive correlation. The significance level of 0.001 (p < 0.05) confirms that this relationship is statistically significant.

Conclusion

Resource allocation is a key factor in malaria control. Challenges such as inconsistent funding, delays in procurement, and unequal distribution of resources were found to hinder the programme’s effectiveness.

Recommendations

The study recommended improving resource allocation control and financial planning to enhance the effectiveness of the Malaria Control Programme.