| Knowledge, attitude and practice on malaria: a study in a tribal belt of Orissa state, India with reference to use of long lasting treated mosquito nets. | |
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PMID: 19631184 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Local knowledge and practice related to malaria is important for the implementation of culturally appropriate, sustainable and effective interventions. In this context, to know people's knowledge, attitude and practice on malaria and its prevention, a study was carried out in two districts viz., Malkangiri and Koraput of Orissa state in India, the former with ongoing insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs) programme and the latter without such programme (non-ITNs). Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used for data collection. The local concepts used for malaria describe only the biomedical symptoms of the disease although a few by meaning in local language reflect people's misconceptions about the cause of malaria. About 63% of the respondents mentioned mosquito bite as the cause for this disease and 65% considered malaria as a serious problem. Qualitative data showed that people from remote villages seek treatment from traditional healers, Disharis. About 64% of the respondents stated that avoiding mosquito bites could prevent malaria. Majority (99%) of the people reported using personal protection measures to avoid mosquito bites. Although, majority of the people were aware of the cause and prevention of malaria (about 70% stated sleeping under mosquito net prevents malaria), a sizable proportion still had misconceptions and hence appropriate communication strategies should be developed and imparted alongside ITNs/LLINs distribution for a behaviour change to adopt such preventive measures. Since, the tribes are habituated to seek treatment from traditional healers; they could be involved in motivating people to use ITNs/LLINs to protect from mosquito bites and malaria. |
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Authors:
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K N Vijayakumar; K Gunasekaran; S S Sahu; P Jambulingam |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2009-07-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta tropica Volume: 112 ISSN: 1873-6254 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Trop. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-09-23 Completed Date: 2009-11-16 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370374 Medline TA: Acta Trop Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-42 Citation Subset: IM |
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Vector Control Research Centre (ICMR), Medical Complex, Indira Nagar, Pondicherry 605006, India. |
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Animals Culicidae Disease Transmission, Infectious / prevention & control* Disease Vectors Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans India Malaria / epidemiology*, transmission* Male Mosquito Control / methods* Protective Devices |
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