Table 2 Knowledge on malaria prevention measures in Gurage zone 2017
Characteristics | Frequency | percentage | Correct response | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes (%) | NO (%) | |||
Heard about malaria | 796 | 99.5 | 99.5 | 0.5 |
Cause of malaria mentioned | 74 | 26 | ||
Parasites | 592 | 74 | ||
Bacteria | 128 | 16 | ||
Viruses | 80 | 10 | ||
Signs/symptoms of malaria mentioned | 94 | 6 | ||
Fevered | 593 | 74.1 | ||
chills | 467 | 58.4 | ||
Headache | 320 | 40 | ||
Joint pain | 224 | 28 | ||
Vomiting | 176 | 22 | ||
Others | 39 | 4.9 | ||
When mosquitoes bite mostly | 89 | 11 | ||
Day | 88 | 11 | ||
Night | 712 | 89 | ||
Common breeding sites | 88 | 12 | ||
Water body | 704 | 88 | ||
Dry area | 96 | 12 | ||
Common resting sites | 80 | 20 | ||
House | 640 | 80 | ||
Outside house | 160 | 20 | ||
Mode of transmission | 92.5 | 7.5 | ||
Mosquito bite | 740 | 92.5 | ||
Fly bite | 36 | 4.5 | ||
Drinking water | 24 | 3 | ||
Preventive methods mentioned (any) | 99 | 1 | ||
ITN use | 776 | 97 | ||
Drainage | 241 | 30.1 | ||
Covering body | 22 | 2.8 | ||
Smoke | 27 | 3.4 | ||
Repellant use | 141 | 17.6 | ||
Close openings | 22 | 2.8 | ||
Advantage of mosquito nets | 91 | 9 | ||
Prevent mosquito bite | 728 | 91 | ||
Attract mosquito | 72 | 9 | ||
Group most affected by malaria | 72 | 28 | ||
Pregnant & children | 576 | 72 | ||
Other groups | 224 | 28 | ||
Overall knowledge | ||||
Good knowledge | 688 (86%) | |||
Poor knowledge | 112 (14%) | |||