Madagascar(2009): Outlet Survey

The outlet survey is one of the ACTwatch research components. The objective is to monitor levels and trends in the availability, price and volumes of antimalarials, and providers' perceptions and knowledge of antimalarial medicines at different outlets. A nationally representative sample of all outlets that could sell or provide antimalarials to a consumer was taken through a census approach in 38 sub-districts across two malaria-endemic strata, urban and rural, in Madagascar. Sampling was conducted using a one-stage probability proportion to size (PPS) cluster design, with the measure of size being the relative sub-district population. Oversampling of public health facilities and Part One pharmacies was conducted in districts surrounding the selected sub-districts.Among outlets, three questionnaires were administered: 1) Screening Questionnaire 2) Audit sheet and 3) Provider Questionnaire.