Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination context
Abstract Background Malaria in Cape Verde is unstable, with a sporadic and seasonal transmission of low endemicity. In this sense, the community perceptions regarding malaria transmission, their attitudes and practices against the disease are very important to understand and to better develop the be...
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| author | Adilson José DePina Abdoulaye Kane Dia Antonieta de Ascenção Soares Martins Maria Celina Ferreira António Lima Moreira Silvania Veiga Leal Cecílio Mendes Pires Jaelsa Mira Gomes Moreira Maria Filomena Tavares Aires Januário Fernandes da Moura José Manuel Pereira Ousmane Faye Ibrahima Seck El Hadji Amadou Niang |
| author_facet | Adilson José DePina Abdoulaye Kane Dia Antonieta de Ascenção Soares Martins Maria Celina Ferreira António Lima Moreira Silvania Veiga Leal Cecílio Mendes Pires Jaelsa Mira Gomes Moreira Maria Filomena Tavares Aires Januário Fernandes da Moura José Manuel Pereira Ousmane Faye Ibrahima Seck El Hadji Amadou Niang |
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| description | Abstract Background Malaria in Cape Verde is unstable, with a sporadic and seasonal transmission of low endemicity. In this sense, the community perceptions regarding malaria transmission, their attitudes and practices against the disease are very important to understand and to better develop the best strategical policies to achieve malaria elimination goal. This study aim to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Cape Verdean population about malaria, a country in the elimination step of disease. Methods A cross-sectional malaria KAP Survey was performed at the household level. A structured open questionnaire was developed and applied to residents of randomly selected households from 5 islands and 15 municipalities in Cape Verde. Correlation analyses were performed using a logistic regression model to determine the factors that are associated with the complete knowledge of the population about malaria. Results A total of 1953 fully completed questionnaires were analysed, with majority of questionnaires administered in Santiago island (68.3%), mainly in the capital city of Praia, 38.43%. About 88% of the population knew the correct form of transmission, 96% had knowledge that the entire population is at risk of malaria and identified the main symptoms. Regarding the attitudes, 58% seek treatment atthe nearest health structure upon the apparition of the symptoms, 64% in the first 24 h and 88% within the first 48 h. More than 97% have heard about mosquito nets but only 19% used it. In practice, 53% use coils, 45% rely on household sprays and 43% have benefited from IRS. About 90% received information about malaria from media, mainly the TV and the radio (83 and 43%, respectively). In summary, 54% of the population has complete knowledge of the disease. Conclusion The population of Cape Verde has a high level of knowledge about malaria, including its transmission, main symptoms and preventive and control measures. However, some gaps and misunderstandings have been noticed and contribute to the insufficient community involvement in actions against malaria. Therefore, is necessary to increase the knowledge of the population, leading to their full ownership and participation in community actions to contribute to the malaria elimination in the country. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a0a5b0fcbd064abead6d7ce726c54e262022-12-22T01:01:56ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582019-07-0119111410.1186/s12889-019-7130-5Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination contextAdilson José DePina0Abdoulaye Kane Dia1Antonieta de Ascenção Soares Martins2Maria Celina Ferreira3António Lima Moreira4Silvania Veiga Leal5Cecílio Mendes Pires6Jaelsa Mira Gomes Moreira7Maria Filomena Tavares8Aires Januário Fernandes da Moura9José Manuel Pereira10Ousmane Faye11Ibrahima Seck12El Hadji Amadou Niang13Ecole Doctorale des Sciences de la Vie, de la Santé et de l’Environnement (ED-SEV), Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) de DakarLaboratoire d’Ecologie Vectorielle et Parasitaire, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) de DakarFaculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Cabo VerdeUnidade de Seguimento e Avaliação, CCS-SIDA. Ministério da Saúde e da Segurança SocialPrograma Nacional de Luta contra o Paludismo, Ministério da Saúde e da Segurança SocialLaboratório de Entomologia Médica, Instituto Nacional de Saúde PúblicaLaboratório de Análises Clínica, Hospital Regional de Santiago NorteDelegacia de Saúde da PraiaRede Nacional de Laboratório, Ministério da Saúde e da Segurança SocialUnidade da Unidade de Ciências da Natureza, da Vida e do Ambiente. Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo VerdeFaculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Cabo VerdeLaboratoire d’Ecologie Vectorielle et Parasitaire, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) de DakarInstitut de Santé et Développement, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) de DakarLaboratoire d’Ecologie Vectorielle et Parasitaire, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) de DakarAbstract Background Malaria in Cape Verde is unstable, with a sporadic and seasonal transmission of low endemicity. In this sense, the community perceptions regarding malaria transmission, their attitudes and practices against the disease are very important to understand and to better develop the best strategical policies to achieve malaria elimination goal. This study aim to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Cape Verdean population about malaria, a country in the elimination step of disease. Methods A cross-sectional malaria KAP Survey was performed at the household level. A structured open questionnaire was developed and applied to residents of randomly selected households from 5 islands and 15 municipalities in Cape Verde. Correlation analyses were performed using a logistic regression model to determine the factors that are associated with the complete knowledge of the population about malaria. Results A total of 1953 fully completed questionnaires were analysed, with majority of questionnaires administered in Santiago island (68.3%), mainly in the capital city of Praia, 38.43%. About 88% of the population knew the correct form of transmission, 96% had knowledge that the entire population is at risk of malaria and identified the main symptoms. Regarding the attitudes, 58% seek treatment atthe nearest health structure upon the apparition of the symptoms, 64% in the first 24 h and 88% within the first 48 h. More than 97% have heard about mosquito nets but only 19% used it. In practice, 53% use coils, 45% rely on household sprays and 43% have benefited from IRS. About 90% received information about malaria from media, mainly the TV and the radio (83 and 43%, respectively). In summary, 54% of the population has complete knowledge of the disease. Conclusion The population of Cape Verde has a high level of knowledge about malaria, including its transmission, main symptoms and preventive and control measures. However, some gaps and misunderstandings have been noticed and contribute to the insufficient community involvement in actions against malaria. Therefore, is necessary to increase the knowledge of the population, leading to their full ownership and participation in community actions to contribute to the malaria elimination in the country.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7130-5KAPKnowledgeAttitudesPracticesMalaria eliminationCape Verde |
| spellingShingle | Adilson José DePina Abdoulaye Kane Dia Antonieta de Ascenção Soares Martins Maria Celina Ferreira António Lima Moreira Silvania Veiga Leal Cecílio Mendes Pires Jaelsa Mira Gomes Moreira Maria Filomena Tavares Aires Januário Fernandes da Moura José Manuel Pereira Ousmane Faye Ibrahima Seck El Hadji Amadou Niang Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination context BMC Public Health KAP Knowledge Attitudes Practices Malaria elimination Cape Verde |
| title | Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination context |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination context |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination context |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination context |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria in Cabo Verde: a country in the pre-elimination context |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and practices about malaria in cabo verde a country in the pre elimination context |
| topic | KAP Knowledge Attitudes Practices Malaria elimination Cape Verde |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7130-5 |
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