Assessment of knowledge about malaria among patients reported with fever : a hospital-based study

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases

关键词: Etiology;    IEC;    KABP;    malaria awareness;    sociodemographic profile;    treatment;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background & objectives : Knowledge about malaria, attitude and health seeking behaviour of feverpatients attending Medicine Out Patient Department at Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi were studiedfrom June to August 2003.Methods : Cross-sectional survey comprising 200 fever cases was done with prestructured andpretested questionnaire. Data on sociodemographic profile, history of fever, health seeking behaviour,etc were recorded.Results : About 83% of fever cases did not approach the doctor even after three days of onset offever symptom, 25.5% tried self medication and 20.5% approached chemists for treatment. Knowledgeabout causes and prevention of malaria was found to be inadequate in the study subjects.Interpretation & conclusion : Knowledge about malaria is poor even in persons residing in urbanlocalities and proper health education is required for successful control of malaria. Information,education and communication activities are indicated to create awareness among the community.

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