Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
ISSN: 2329-8731
Department of Infection Diseases and Prevention, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Research
Attempting to Understand the Knowledge, Perspectives and Practices of People Living in Chilinza, Malawi on the Topic of Malaria
Author(s): Sayana Lee*
This study addresses the issue of malaria in the village of Chilinza in the country of Malawi. The goal of this study is to better understand the knowledge, practices, and perspectives of people living in Chilinza regarding malaria-specifically, using a community-centered approach, 1) learning to understand the problem through the eyes of the locals 2) identifying “positive deviance” or successful practices in use that could be replicated or amplified and 3) potential obstacles that the people of Chilinza have that prevent them from utilizing resources (cultural, practical, religious, etc.). This study utilizes quantitative preliminary surveys and qualitative in-depth interviews. The hypothesis is that there are households within the community that are already adopting “best practices,” and identifying and replicating these best practices can help reduce malar.. View More»
DOI:
10.35841/2329-8731.23.11.311