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 m...
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| author | Joel Djoufounna Roland Bamou Marie Paul Audrey Mayi Nelly Armanda Kala-Chouakeu Raymond Tabue Parfait Awono-Ambene Dorothy Achu-Fosah Christophe Antonio-Nkondjio Timoléon Tchuinkam |
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| description | 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 of participants had good knowledge (55.93%; n = 231), good practices (71.67%, n = 296) but moderate attitudes (47.94%; n = 198) towards malaria control and fight. Good knowledge and practices were recorded mostly in educated persons including public servants and students. Good attitudes were adopted mostly by public servants and students of secondary and higher levels of education. Conclusion In Makenene, the population exhibits good knowledge and practices towards malaria and its control. However, despite high LLINs ownership and use, people still complain about malaria in the area. Control tools should be monitored, repaired or replaced when necessary to support the achievement of the NMCP mission. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d9a0c6476853493daae2d53f3328e0a02022-12-22T02:32:14ZengBMCMalaria Journal1475-28752022-08-0121111110.1186/s12936-022-04253-zPopulation knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-CameroonJoel Djoufounna0Roland Bamou1Marie Paul Audrey Mayi2Nelly Armanda Kala-Chouakeu3Raymond Tabue4Parfait Awono-Ambene5Dorothy Achu-Fosah6Christophe Antonio-Nkondjio7Timoléon Tchuinkam8Vector Borne Diseases Laboratory of the Research Unit of Biology and Applied Ecology (VBID-RUBAE), Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science of the University of DschangVector Borne Diseases Laboratory of the Research Unit of Biology and Applied Ecology (VBID-RUBAE), Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science of the University of DschangVector Borne Diseases Laboratory of the Research Unit of Biology and Applied Ecology (VBID-RUBAE), Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science of the University of DschangVector Borne Diseases Laboratory of the Research Unit of Biology and Applied Ecology (VBID-RUBAE), Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science of the University of DschangMinistry of Public Health, National Malaria Control ProgrammeOrganisation de Coordination Pour La Lutte Contre Les Endémies en Afrique Centrale (OCEAC)Ministry of Public Health, National Malaria Control ProgrammeOrganisation de Coordination Pour La Lutte Contre Les Endémies en Afrique Centrale (OCEAC)Vector Borne Diseases Laboratory of the Research Unit of Biology and Applied Ecology (VBID-RUBAE), Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science of the University of DschangAbstract 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 of participants had good knowledge (55.93%; n = 231), good practices (71.67%, n = 296) but moderate attitudes (47.94%; n = 198) towards malaria control and fight. Good knowledge and practices were recorded mostly in educated persons including public servants and students. Good attitudes were adopted mostly by public servants and students of secondary and higher levels of education. Conclusion In Makenene, the population exhibits good knowledge and practices towards malaria and its control. However, despite high LLINs ownership and use, people still complain about malaria in the area. Control tools should be monitored, repaired or replaced when necessary to support the achievement of the NMCP mission.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04253-zKnowledgeAttitudesPracticesMalariaHouseholdsMakenene |
| spellingShingle | Joel Djoufounna Roland Bamou Marie Paul Audrey Mayi Nelly Armanda Kala-Chouakeu Raymond Tabue Parfait Awono-Ambene Dorothy Achu-Fosah Christophe Antonio-Nkondjio Timoléon Tchuinkam Population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-Cameroon Malaria Journal Knowledge Attitudes Practices Malaria Households Makenene |
| title | Population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-Cameroon |
| title_full | Population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-Cameroon |
| title_fullStr | Population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-Cameroon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-Cameroon |
| title_short | Population knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of Makenene, Centre-Cameroon |
| title_sort | population knowledge attitudes and practices towards malaria prevention in the locality of makenene centre cameroon |
| topic | Knowledge Attitudes Practices Malaria Households Makenene |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04253-z |
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