When people's knowledge and awareness are the subject of public health research, the
meanings applied to the words knowledge and awareness are often unclear. Although …

Background Malaria is one of the deadliest mosquito-borne diseases in the world. More than
80% of the total populations are at risk of malaria in the 22 countries in Asia and the Pacific …

Background Malaria remains a major public health issue in most southern African countries
as the disease remains hyper endemic. Burkina Faso continues to face challenges in the …

Background Recent estimates show progress toward malaria elimination is slowing in many
settings, underscoring the need for tailored approaches to fight the disease. In addition to …

Background Chagas disease is endemic in Latin America and, over the last few decades,
due to population movements, the disease has spread to other continents. Early diagnosis …

Background There is little information on the social perception of malaria and the use of
preventative measures in Gabon, especially in rural areas. Adequate knowledge of malaria …

Malaria is a serious illness caused by a parasite, called Plasmodium, transmitted to humans
through the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes. The parasite infects and destroys the red …

Background Repellents such as coils, vaporizers, mats and creams can be used to reduce
the risk of malaria and other infectious diseases. Although evidence for their effectiveness is …

Background Utilization of malaria interventions is influenced by, among other things, the
level of knowledge and attitude that the community has toward the infection as well as the …

Background: Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax are prevalent in Pakistan. Data on the
epidemiology of Plasmodium infections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are lacking. Aims …