Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
Estefania Custodio
Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical, Instituto de Salud Carlos III,
Madrid
Spain
Research Article
Malaria Household Knowledge and Behavior in Equatorial Guinea: Lessons to Be Learned
Author(s): Maria Romay-Barja, Jorge Cano, Jose Maria Ugarte, Jesus Roche, Gloria Nseng, Matilde Riloha, Agustin Benito and Estefania CustodioMaria Romay-Barja, Jorge Cano, Jose Maria Ugarte, Jesus Roche, Gloria Nseng, Matilde Riloha, Agustin Benito and Estefania Custodio
Background: Malaria continues to be a major public health problem in Equatorial Guinea, despite the control efforts made since 1990s. Upcoming control interventions should incorporate the behavioral and social aspects of malaria, for which is essential to have base-line and context-specific information.
Methods: A retrospective study was carried out to analyze the major outcomes of three cross-sectional surveys on malaria-related knowledge and behavior, conducted in Equatorial Guinea in 1996, 2001 and 2007. Results were described using frequencies, and major outcomes were compared between regions through logistic regression analysis adjusting by socio-economic and individual-related factors.
Results: The knowledge towards malaria was overall better in 2001 than in 1996 in rural Bioko, and the attitudes and practice.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-8731.1000134