Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Anopheles mosquito control through insecticide treated nets and community-based health programs to prevent malaria in East Sumba Island, Indonesia.

With an estimated 241 million human cases and 627,000 deaths in 2020, malaria remains a significant and ongoing global health challenge. This study employs a qualitative approach to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding mosquito control and prevention methods in East Sumba Rege...

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Main Authors: John T Bandzuh, Kacey C Ernst, Jayleen K L Gunn, Salmon Pandarangga, Linda Rambu Kuba Yowi, Sarah Hobgen, Kerry R Cavanaugh, Rambu Yetti Kalaway, Norlina Rambu Jola Kalunga, Maklon Felipus Killa, Umbu Ho Ara, Christopher K Uejio, Mary H Hayden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLOS Global Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000241