Table 2 Malaria prevention knowledge of study participants in West Belessa, North west Ethiopia, 2019
Variable | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
Preventability of malaria | 725(94.6) | 41(5.4) |
Methods of malaria prevention | ||
IRS | 641(83.7) | 125(16.3) |
Using LLIN | 649(84.7) | 117(15.3) |
Source reduction | 526(68.7) | 240(31.3) |
Using drug prophylaxis | 350(45.7) | 416(54.3) |
Clear the vegetation | 299(39.0) | 467(61.0) |
Others prevention methods | 60(7.8) | 706(92.8) |
Breeding site for malaria vector mosquitoes | ||
Stagnant water and swampy areas | 673(87.9) | 93(12.1) |
Waste material | 98(12.8) | 668(87.2) |
Running water | 46(6.0) | 720(94.0) |
Malaria vector mosquitoes resting during day time | ||
Unclean vegetation | 349(45.6) | 417(54.4) |
In the house | 225(29.4) | 541(70.6) |