Population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To contribute to the mission of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and guide future interventions in Cameroon in general, and in Makenene in particular, this study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the population of Makenene towards the fight against malaria.

Methods

Using a semi-structured questionnaire, a descriptive cross-sectional household community survey was carried out in randomly selected households in Makenene, a locality situated between forest and savannah ecotypes.

Results

Out of the 413 households surveyed, all (100%) claimed to have heard of malaria with over 94% (n = 391) associating disease transmission with mosquito bites. The main mosquito control tools used in the area were mosquito nets (92.25%). The majority

SUBMITTER: Djoufounna J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9356395 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature