Table 6 Community knowledge about malaria transmission, prevention and cure
| Â | n (%) |
|---|---|
Have heard of malaria (n = 158*) | 143 (91) |
Mosquitoes main 'cause' of malaria (n = 158*) | 113 (72) |
'Don't know' what causes malaria (n = 158*) | 40 (25) |
Fever is a symptom of malaria (n = 160) | 124 (77) |
Malaria can be cured (n = 156*) | 134 (84) |
Malaria can be prevented (n = 140*) | 107 (76) |
Bed-net is best way to prevent malaria (n = 160) | 98 (61) |
'Don't know' best way to prevent malaria (n = 160) | 53 (33) |