A review of malaria transmission dynamics in forest ecosystems
Malaria continues to be a major health problem in more than 100 endemic countries located
primarily in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world. Malaria transmission is a …
primarily in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world. Malaria transmission is a …
Barriers to the effective treatment and prevention of malaria in Africa: A systematic review of qualitative studies
DM Maslove, A Mnyusiwalla, EJ Mills… - … International Health and …, 2009 - Springer
Abstract Background In Africa, an estimated 300-500 million cases of malaria occur each
year resulting in approximately 1 million deaths. More than 90% of these are in children …
year resulting in approximately 1 million deaths. More than 90% of these are in children …
Decreased motivation in the use of insecticide-treated nets in a malaria endemic area in Burkina Faso
LP Toé, O Skovmand, KR Dabiré, A Diabaté, Y Diallo… - Malaria journal, 2009 - Springer
Background The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITN) is an important tool in the Roll Back
Malaria (RBM) strategy. For ITNs to be effective they need to be used correctly. Previous …
Malaria (RBM) strategy. For ITNs to be effective they need to be used correctly. Previous …
Malaria risk behaviours, socio-cultural practices and rural livelihoods in southern Tanzania: implications for bednet usage
CE Dunn, A Le Mare, C Makungu - Social science & medicine, 2011 - Elsevier
Most malaria risk reduction strategies are firmly embedded in biomedical practices and
public health perspectives. National and international programmes to 'control'malaria are …
public health perspectives. National and international programmes to 'control'malaria are …
Education and Socio-economic status are key factors influencing use of insecticides and malaria knowledge in rural farmers in Southern Côte d'Ivoire
Background Insecticides play a key role in rural farming; however, their over-or misuse has
been linked with a negative impact on malaria vector control policies. This study was …
been linked with a negative impact on malaria vector control policies. This study was …
Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria among communities: comparing epidemic and non-epidemic prone communities of Muleba district, North-western …
SM Kinung'hi, F Mashauri, JR Mwanga, SE Nnko… - BMC public health, 2010 - Springer
Abstract Background Muleba district in North-western Tanzania has experienced malaria
epidemics in recent years. Community knowledge, attitudes and practices are important in …
epidemics in recent years. Community knowledge, attitudes and practices are important in …
Assessing community knowledge, attitude and practices to strengthen communication strategy for Malaria Elimination Demonstration Project in Mandla
H Rajvanshi, KB Saha, RK Sharma, PK Bharti, S Nisar… - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Changes in social, belief, and behavioural practices are essential for the
success of any public health delivery programme. In the planning stages of the Malaria …
success of any public health delivery programme. In the planning stages of the Malaria …
Disparities of Plasmodium falciparum infection, malaria-related morbidity and access to malaria prevention and treatment among school-aged children: a national …
CA Houngbedji, PB N'Dri, E Hürlimann, RB Yapi… - Malaria journal, 2015 - Springer
Background There is limited knowledge on the malaria burden of school-aged children in
Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of this study was to assess Plasmodium falciparum infection, malaria …
Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of this study was to assess Plasmodium falciparum infection, malaria …
Community perceptions of malaria and vaccines in the South Coast and Busia regions of Kenya
DI Ojakaa, P Ofware, YW Machira, E Yamo… - Malaria Journal, 2011 - Springer
Background Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children younger than 5
years in Kenya. Within the context of planning for a vaccine to be used alongside existing …
years in Kenya. Within the context of planning for a vaccine to be used alongside existing …
Knowledge, perceptions, and practices around zoonotic diseases among actors in the livestock trade in the Lake Victoria crescent ecosystem in East Africa
Background Zoonotic diseases such as anthrax, rabies, brucellosis, and Rift Valley fever
pose a direct threat to health and undercut livelihoods in the communities in which they …
pose a direct threat to health and undercut livelihoods in the communities in which they …