Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices toward malaria in the Lunglei district, Mizoram, North-East India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The western districts of Mizoram (Lunglei, Mamit, and Lawngtlai) are malaria hotspots. Understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the tribal communities in Mizoram's western districts will aid the development of specific interventions.

Methods

An explanatory sequential mixed-method study was conducted from April to November 2023 in the Lunglei district. In a community-based cross-sectional survey of 353 participants, the knowledge, attitude, practices, and care-seeking behaviour toward malaria were assessed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 29 software; univariate variables were presented in percentage, and bivariate and multivariate variables were analysed using the chi-square test and logistic regression, re

SUBMITTER: Vanlalhriata C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308638 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature