Knowledge, attitude and practice levels regarding malaria among the Semai sub-ethnic indigenous Orang Asli communities in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia: a stepping stone towards the prevention of human malaria re-establishment

Knowledge, attitude and practice levels regarding malaria among the Semai sub-ethnic indigenous Orang Asli communities in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia: a stepping stone towards the prevention of human malaria re-establishment

Abstract Background In Malaysia, despite a decline in cases, malaria remains a major public health concern, especially among the vulnerable indigenous people (i.e. Orang Asli) in remote areas. Effective preventive and control measures require an evidence-based understanding of their knowledge, attit...

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Main Authors: Luqman Samsudin, Muhammad Farhan Mohd Jaafar, Mohamad Khairul Anam Kamarulzaman, Noor Natasha Mohd Nor, Shafizah Ahmad Shafei, Nurul Ainaa Mohamad Shukor, Mohammed Rohaimie Abdul Rahman, Kumuthamalar Sangaran, Wan Rosmawati Wan Ismail, Jenn Zhueng Tam, Zulkarnain Md Idris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-09-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
KAP
Indigenous people
Orang Asli
Malaysia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05095-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05095-7

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