Benin (2008): ACT Watch Outlet Survey (Baseline)

The objective of this study 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. An outlet is defined as any point of sale or provision of commodities for individuals. Outlets included in the survey are public health facilities, Part One pharmacies, private health facilities, and other outlets. A nationally representative sample of all outlets that could sell or provide antimalarials to a consumer was taken through a census approach in 19 sub-districts in Benin. Sampling was conducted using a one-stage probability proportional to size (PPS) cluster design, with the measure of size being the relative sub-district population. Outlet inclusion criteria for this study included outlets which stocked an antimalarial at the time of survey or in the previous three months. Three questionnaires were administered to collect information on the outlets and on the antimalarials that each had available.