Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O.Box 63 Buea, Cameroon

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• Research Article   
  Assessment of Knowledge, Perception and Practices about Malaria in Some Rural Communities of South West Region, Cameroon
  Author(s): Tientche B*, Fru-Cho J, Nota Anong D, Ngouakam H and Nkuo-Akenji TK
  
  Background: Understanding local knowledge about malaria can help in designing sustainable community-based malaria control programs. Thus, the purpose of this study was to generate information on knowledge, perceptions and practices and the preventive measures as regards to malaria in the rural farming community. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted September to October 2013 among 851 households from 9 villages in Ekondo Titi Subdivision using structured questionnaire. Questions assessed knowledge, perceptions and practices about malaria among tribal villagers. The data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0 statistical software program. Results: Most of the respondents 58.2% attributed malaria to mosquito bites. However, some of the respondents (28.8%) mentioned drinking dirty water, midges and standing in the sun as.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/jhmi.2020.11.344

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