A qualitative study on health workers’ and community members’ perceived sources, role of information and communication on malaria treatment, prevention and control in southeast Nigeria

Umeano-Enemuoh, Jane C; Uzochukwu, Bsc; Ezumah, Nkoli; Mangham-Jefferies, Lindsay; Wiseman, Virginia; Onwujekwe, Obinna

doi:10.1186/s12879-015-1187-2

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“…It is the main source of health information in many parts of the world, especially in LMIC. In Nigeria, for example, mass media is one of the major sources of information about malaria [ 7 ], women’s health, HIV/AIDS and family planning among others [ 3 ]. Likewise, access to information in rural Tanzania is mainly through mass media (radio, television, newspapers), cell-phones and face to face communication [ 5 ].…”

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The impact of a community driven mass media campaign on the utilisation of maternal health care services in rural Malawi

Zamawe

Banda²,

Dube

2016

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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BackgroundMass media is critical in disseminating public health information, improving health knowledge and changing health behaviours. However, most of the mass media public health interventions do not sufficiently engage the local people; they are externally determined. Due to this, very little is known about the effects of locally instigated mass media promotion. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the impact of a community driven mass media campaign called Phukusi la Moyo (tips of life) on the utilisation of maternal health care services.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study involving 3825 women of reproductive age (15–49 years) was conducted in rural Malawi to evaluate the Phukusi la Moyo (PLM) campaign. To do this, we compared the utilisation of maternal health care services between women who were exposed to the PLM campaign and those who were not. Respondents were identified using a multistage cluster sampling method. This involved systematically selecting communities (clusters), households and respondents. Associations were examined using Pearson chi square test and a multivariable logistic regression model.ResultsThe likelihood of using contraceptives (AOR = 1.61; 95 % CI = 1.32–1.96), sleeping under mosquito bed-nets (AOR = 1.65; 95 % CI = 1.39–1.97), utilising antenatal care services (AOR = 2.62; 95 % CI = 1.45–4.73) and utilising postnatal care services (AOR = 1.59; CI = 1.29–1.95) were significantly higher among women who had exposure to the PLM campaign than those who did not. No significant association was found between health facility delivery and exposure to the PLM campaign.ConclusionWomen exposed to a community driven mass media campaign in rural Malawi were more likely to utilise maternal health care services than their unexposed counterparts. Since, the use of maternal health care services reduces the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality, community-led mass media could play a significant role towards improving maternal health outcomes in low-and-middle-income countries. Therefore, we recommend the use of locally driven mass media in disseminating public health information in limited resource settings.

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The impact of a community driven mass media campaign on the utilisation of maternal health care services in rural Malawi

Zamawe

Banda²,

Dube

2016

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

123

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“…14, 15 As regards universal precautions, more than 50% of ANMs and LWs responded correctly in the pre-test and also showed significant improvement in their post-test scores (Tables 1 and 2). Induction training has been found to increase the awareness about and practice of personal protective devices, biomedical waste management, and post-exposure prophylaxis.…”

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“…4,6,[14][15][16][17][18] On questions pertaining to Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI), Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) and Oral rehydration solution (ORS), nearly 50% of both ANMs and LWs responded correctly in the pre-test and also showed significant improvement in their post-test scores. (Tables 1 and 2) Other researchers [20][21][22] have reported lack of awareness among paramedical staff on various aspects of neonatal and child care.…”

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Cross-sectional comparative study of the effect of refresher training on the knowledge, attitude and practices of urban primary health care providers

Malgaonkar

Kartikeyan

2016

Int J Community Med Public Health

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INTRODUCTIONPrimary health care providers cater to the basic health needs of people in urban and rural areas and endeavour to provide critically needed outreach services in urban slums and remotest villages. For providing credible and good quality services to those in need, it is imperative that these primary health care providers have the basic knowledge and a positive conducive attitude regarding the services they deliver. Urban health posts (UHPs), launched under the Urban Revamping Scheme to provide primary health care in urban slums, are staffed by auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), also known as multipurpose health workers (female), who are trained paraprofessional health care providers and function as the first contact between the community and the formal health care system. Link workers (LWs) are primarily female volunteers from local communities, who identify high-risk groups and mobilise vulnerable and inaccessible sub-groups in the community. Various studies have emphasized the ABSTRACT Background: Primary health care providers, who cater to the basic health care needs in urban and rural areas, ought to have the basic knowledge and a positive attitude in relation to the services they deliver. This cross-sectional, complete-enumeration, before-and-after study was conducted to determine the outcome of refresher training on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), and link workers (LWs) in an urban area in Western India. Methods: Each willing participant answered a structured pre-test questionnaire containing 25 questions in the local language (Marathi), following which, Government-approved refresher training (3 days for ANMs and 1 day for LWs) was conducted in the same language. The participants took the same questionnaire after the refresher training (posttest). The pre-and post-test scores were tabulated and statistically analysed. Results: In case of ANMs (n=60), the post-test scores (mean=20.7; SD=1.8) improved over the pre-test scores (mean=17.5; SD=2.76). The LWs (n=170) also bettered their post-test scores (mean=20.9; SD=2.52), over their pretest scores (mean=14.4; SD=4.41). The degree of improvement in scores varied from marginal to statistically significant. Conclusions: Though the post-test results were encouraging, sustained efforts would be required to bring about the desired attitudes and practices. As a consequence of the widespread use of mobile phones, it is possible to conduct periodic refresher training through mobile phones at a much lower cost.

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“…The media (42.7%) and family and friends (38.5%) were mentioned in the top list of education providers to public. The media (radio, television and newspapers) could play an important role in malaria education [37,38]as well as other sources of information such as books, internet and the procedures distributed in the clinics [39]. Continuous education was underscored by community members as an important tool in malaria elimination [40].…”

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Publics’ Malaria Knowledge, Prevention and Treatment Practices, A Cross-sectional Survey From Khartoum, Sudan

Sulaiman

elhag

2020

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Background: Malaria is one of the major health problems in Sudan with high prevalence among children under five years age and pregnant women. Effective control of the disease needs contribution of the community, health authorities as well as political commitment. This research was conducted to assess the public’s knowledge, and practice regarding malaria prevention and treatment.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among publics in Khartoum State. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Publics were assessed for their knowledge about malaria symptoms and complications, knowledge and utilization of prevention methods and drugs knowledge and treatment behaviors.Results: About 457 of the public participated in the survey. Despite that the publics showed good knowledge regarding malaria symptoms, complications and drugs knowledge, self-treatment practices were there. Noncompliance to treatment in form of stopping treatment upon symptoms relieve and upon developing adverse drug reactions was also reported. Underuse of prevention methods was reported.Conclusions: Inappropriate treatment and prevention practices among the community could be an obstacle in the way of malaria elimination in Sudan. More efforts towards involvement of the community in malaria control through community education are needed.

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A qualitative study on health workers’ and community members’ perceived sources, role of information and communication on malaria treatment, prevention and control in southeast Nigeria

Cited by 13 publications

References 25 publications

The impact of a community driven mass media campaign on the utilisation of maternal health care services in rural Malawi

The impact of a community driven mass media campaign on the utilisation of maternal health care services in rural Malawi

Cross-sectional comparative study of the effect of refresher training on the knowledge, attitude and practices of urban primary health care providers

Publics’ Malaria Knowledge, Prevention and Treatment Practices, A Cross-sectional Survey From Khartoum, Sudan

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