Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malaria prevention and the use of long lasting insecticidal nets after mass distribution campaigns in northern Côte d’Ivoire
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malaria prevention and the use of long lasting insecticidal nets after mass distribution campaigns in northern Côte d’Ivoire
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In many countries of Africa including Côte d’Ivoire, the malaria remains a serious health challenge. To prevent the transmission of this disease, long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets (LLINs) have been periodically distributed in Côte d’Ivoire. The present study aimed to evaluate knowledge of malaria, attitudes toward malaria, and adoption of control and prevention practices in some communities across the Northern region of Côte d’Ivoire. A cross‑sectional based study was carried out in two neighbourhoods of Korhogo in January, 2025 from 107 randomly selected household respondents by a structured pre-tested questionnaire. All respondents had good knowledge score about malaria. The use of LLIN was reported as the most common means of controlling and preventing malaria. On prevention from getting malaria, it should be noted that in Natio Kobadara, a LLIN usage rate of approximately 87% was achieved. In comparison, the Soba site performs better, with a LLIN usage rate of approximately 95%. In Natio Kobadara, 81% of respondents knew the date of the last MIILDA distribution, while in Soba, 74% of respondents knew the date of the last MIILDA distribution. Respondents from both sampled neighbourhoods have a good understanding of malaria, including its transmission, its symptoms and its control or prevention.
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Donatié Serge Touré, Konan Fabrice Assouho*, Konan Rodolphe Mardoché Azongnibo, Ibrahim Kounady Ouattara, Foungoye Allassane Ouattara, Mamadou Doumbia, 2026. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malaria prevention and the use of long lasting insecticidal nets after mass distribution campaigns in northern Côte d’Ivoire. Int. J. Biosci., 28(1), 28-34.
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