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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Knowledge, attitudes and practice about malaria in rural Tigray, Ethiopia
Global Health Action, Volume 2, No. 1, Article 1839, Year 2009
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Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding malaria and their determinants in a rural population of northern Ethiopia. Methods: The study was conducted in the district of Samre Saharti, Tigray, northern Ethiopia. A structured questionnaire collecting socio-demographic and malaria-related KAP information was administered to the mothers from a representative sample of households. Results: A total of 1652 questionnaires were available for analysis. Most of the respondents (92.7%) were able to mention at least one symptom of malaria. Mosquito as a cause of malaria was recognized by nearly half of the respondents (48.8%). Most of the households had a bed net (85.9%). To have a literate person at home, to belong to the lowland stratum, to have received some type of health education and to own a radio were associated with the knowledge of malaria. A strong association remained between living in the lowland stratum, to own a radio and to live close to the health post and the use of ITN. Being a housewife, lack of health education and to live further than 60 minutes walking distance to the health post were related to a delay on treatment finding. Conclusion: This study has identified some aspects which the MCP might need to improve. The knowledge about malaria transmission should be strengthened. Promotion of literacy and participation in health education are vital components in terms of malaria knowledge and practice. Issues related to geographical location and accessibility to health post should be also carefully examined. © 2009 Johan Paulander et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Paulander, Johan
Sweden, Umea
Medicinska Fakulteten
Olsson, Henrik
Sweden, Umea
Medicinska Fakulteten
Lemma, Hailemariam
Ethiopia, Makale
Tigray Health Bureau
Getachew, Asefaw
Ethiopia, Makale
Tigray Health Bureau
San Sebastian, Miguel
Sweden, Umea
Umeå Universitet
Statistics
Citations: 59
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3402/gha.v2i0.1839
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Locations
Ethiopia