Community Health Workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria prevention in Gicumbi District, Rwanda

Habimana, Amos; Harerimana, Alexis; Asingizwe, Domina; Nyandwi, Theogene; Njunwa, Kato J.

doi:10.4314/rj.v3i1.5f

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“…(94.4%) (Abate et al, 2013) and Oyekale (85.0%) in other African countries (Oyekale 2015). In this study, 82.4% of the respondents felt that biomedicine was important for treating malaria; this was supported by some previous studies (Sanjana et al, 2006), (Habimana et al, 2016) and (Atulomah et al, 2014). In contrast, a study conducted in Nepal revealed that respondents preferred to consult traditional healers (Joshi et al, 2008).…”

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Malaria Prevention and Mothers: Sudan

Elmosaad¹,

Rajeh²,

Khan³

et al. 2021

SJKFU

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This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in malaria prevention using insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) among mothers of children under five years of age in White Nile State, Sudan. Multistage cluster sampling was used to select 761 mothers for this cross-sectional survey. There were gaps in the KAP in malaria prevention. Only 46.3% of the mothers stated personal protective measures (PPMs) as the best malaria prevention strategy; 54.9% considered ITNs as an effective means; and only 18.7% reported sleeping under an ITN every day. Older mothers were less likely to have good knowledge (OR=0.96), attitudes (OR=0.98) and practices (OR=0.98). Having a Government employee as the head of the household was positively associated with knowledge (OR=2.16) and attitudes (OR=1.96). The mother having a formal education was also positively associated with good knowledge (OR=1.55) and positive attitudes (OR=1.69). Mothers with a monthly household income of <491 Sudanese Pound were more likely to have good knowledge (OR=1.43). Mothers who had good knowledge (OR=4.99) and positive attitudes towards PPMs (OR=2.60) in malaria prevention were found to be more likely to practice preventive measures. Therefore, we recommend focusing on raising mothers’ awareness of the different preventive activities to protect them and their family from malaria.

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Malaria Prevention and Mothers: Sudan

Elmosaad¹,

Rajeh²,

Khan³

et al. 2021

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“…Lastly, our study seems to support findings of a descriptive study done among grass root workers in Rwanda 16 where awareness was found to be significantly associated with their practices regarding malaria diagnosis, treatment and control.…”

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Awareness of ASHA workers of low endemic area regarding malaria: a qualitative analysis

Pathak¹,

Baliga²,

Walvekar³

2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Under the community-based approach, Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is designated to address early detection, management and prevention of malaria at the community level. Majority of ASHAs in high risk areas are aptly trained for these tasks but ASHAs in many low endemic areas are insufficiently trained and hence may lack awareness about malaria and its prevention and surveillance. New operational guidelines for malaria elimination by Govt. of India has tasked ASHAs of category 1 areas like Belagavi for passive case detection and contact tracing apart from spreading health awareness about its prevention. Good knowledge and practices regarding malaria among ASHA workers is thus pertinent for efficient case detection and surveillance at grass root levels. The objective of the study was to assess the awareness of ASHA workers regarding malaria.Methods: A qualitative study was conducted from January to June 2017 using eight focus group discussions among 50 ASHA workers of rural area of Belagavi selected by purposive sampling. The responses were open ended and were recorded in same sequential manner after being translated to English from local language. Each interview transcript was read several times, and meaning units were extracted independently.Results: Findings revealed that majority of them had poor knowledge regarding collection of blood smears and none of them were aware about anti-malarials. Only half of ASHA workers were aware of vector control activities, very few were aware about anti-larval activities while less than half were aware about source reduction activities.Conclusions: The discussions highlighted a need for refresher training for effective capacity building of grassroot health workers especially in low endemic area.

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“…Likewise, (99.2%) study participants recognized that LLINs were used to avoid the bites of mosquitoes. The different training and health educations given by health workers and community health workers at health centers and within the community as supported by [21] in their study were the result of respondents' high level of knowledge. The pregnant women were reported to be not knowing that insecticides are infused in LLINs are and contraindicated to wash them many times a year as argued by.…”

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Assessing Knowledge and Factors Associated to Long Lasting Insecticide Nets use among pregnant women in southern Rwanda

Habimana

Gikunju

Magu

et al. 2020

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Background Around 443,000 pregnant women are at risk of malaria each year in Rwanda. LLINs are freely distributed to women at health centers during antenatal care visit and vaccination services. Methods A cross-sectional design was used to explore pregnant women’s knowledge and factors associated to LLINs use in five cells of Tumba sector. Data was collected through interviews and questionnaires. The data was analyzed using SPSS 21. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed with Chi-square test to assess the association between LLINs ownership and utilization of LLINs. Results All respondents had high knowledge and knew that sleeping under LLINs helps to avoid mosquito bites whereas 381 (99.2%) knew that the use of LLIN helps to fight against the burden of malaria. LLIN ownership was 323 (84.1%) while usage was 283 (87.6%) among LLINs owners. LLIN ownership is significantly influenced by the level of education (p=0.001) and utilization (p=0.001). Although LLINs coverage was high, its utilization was low. Sixty-one respondents (15.9 %) do not have LLINs and 84 (22%) of respondents had low knowledge on LLINs. Conclusion Regular training on LLINs may increase awareness of pregnant women on the benefits of LLIN utilization. Keywords: Malaria; Households; Long-lasting insecticidal nets; Ownership; Rwanda

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Community Health Workers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria prevention in Gicumbi District, Rwanda

Cited by 11 publications

References 25 publications

Malaria Prevention and Mothers: Sudan

Malaria Prevention and Mothers: Sudan

Awareness of ASHA workers of low endemic area regarding malaria: a qualitative analysis

Assessing Knowledge and Factors Associated to Long Lasting Insecticide Nets use among pregnant women in southern Rwanda

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