A qualitative study of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards malaria prevention among people living in rural upper river valleys of Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nepal has made significant progress in decreasing the number of malaria cases over the last two decades. Prevention and timely management of malaria are critical for the National Malaria Program in its quest for elimination. The study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards malaria prevention and treatment among people living in rural villages of Khatyad Rural Municipality in Nepal.

Methods

This qualitative study collected information through virtual in-depth interviews (N = 25) with female and male participants aged between 15 and 72 years.

Results

More than half of the participants knew about the causes of malaria, were aware of the complications of untreated malaria and knew that anti-malarial medicines were provided for free at t

SUBMITTER: Awasthi KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8932613 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature