Socioeconomic Disparities in Malaria Prevention and Treatment Access: A Public Health Perspective from Togo.

• In Event: From Data to Impact: Developing Research and Tools to Inform and Improve the Application of Sociological Methods

Abstract

In Summer 2025, I conducted research in Togo, West Africa, examining how socioeconomic differences influence malaria prevention and treatment outcomes. Through surveys with parents and teachers, I investigated the educational and economic impacts of malaria on children and their families. Working closely with community members revealed how long-standing inequalities and resource limitations continue to restrict access to essential healthcare.

This project combined public health research with sociological analysis to understand how social and economic structures shape health outcomes. Collaborating with local partners strengthened my ability to translate research findings into practical recommendations for improving access to care and disease prevention. The experience deepened my commitment to advancing equitable health initiatives and informed my goal of pursuing work that supports sustainable, community-driven solutions to global health disparities.

Author

• Yamin Titikpina, Siena