Table 2 Participants’ knowledge of management and prevention of malaria (n = 402)
Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
K1. Route of transmission of malaria | ||
Female Anopheles mosquitoes bite | 398 | 99.00 |
Blood transfusion | 224 | 55.72 |
Mother-to-child/placental transmission | 171 | 42.54 |
Contaminated food and water sources | 87 | 21.64 |
K2. Peak seasons | ||
Rainy season | 328 | 81.59 |
Dry season | 1 | 0.25 |
Rainy season and Dry season | 73 | 18.16 |
K3. Potential for recurrent infection | ||
Yes | 400 | 99.50 |
No | 2 | 0.50 |
K4. Malaria symptoms | ||
Intermittent chills | 368 | 91.54 |
Fever | 384 | 95.52 |
Heavy sweating and dry mouth | 318 | 79.10 |
Diarrhea and vomiting | 252 | 62.69 |
Headaches, muscle soreness and fatigue | 386 | 96.02 |
K5. Is there a vaccine against malaria? | ||
Yes | 78 | 19.40 |
No | 324 | 80.60 |
K6. Malaria prevention | ||
Radical treatment of patients and plasmodium carriers | 283 | 70.40 |
Maintain environmental hygiene to prevent mosquito bites | 401 | 99.75 |
Take antimalarial drugs | 337 | 83.83 |
Vaccinate | 110 | 27.36 |
Pay attention to food and drinking water hygiene | 214 | 53.23 |