Table 6 Participants’ HCP index score and malaria-related healthcare statements (n = 382)
Parameter | Healthcare Competency Perception (HCP) Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Low (< 5) | Neutral (5) | High (> 5) | P value | |
Would seek Canadian medical advice before travelling(a) | ||||
Yes | 56 (32) | 46 (26) | 75 (42) | 0.07 |
No | 51 (28) | 67 (37) | 62 (34) | |
Listed healthcare personnel as one of their sources for information about malaria | ||||
Yes | 71 (31) | 65 (28) | 96 (41) | 0.27 |
No | 45 (30) | 53 (35) | 52 (35) | |
If you or a family member were sick after a trip, you would:(b)(c) | ||||
Go to the hospital/family doctor | ||||
Yes | 80 (29) | 82 (30) | 113 (41) | p < 0.05 |
No | 12 (32) | 18 (49) | 7 (19) | |
Treat at home/traditional recourse | ||||
Yes | 19 (39) | 14 (29) | 16 (33) | 0.33 |
No | 73 (28) | 86 (33) | 104 (40) | |
If you or a family member had a fever after a trip, you would:(b)(d) | ||||
Go to the hospital/family doctor | ||||
Yes | 84 (31) | 82 (30) | 106 (39) | 0.42 |
No | 10 (23) | 17 (40) | 16 (37) | |
Treat at home/traditional recourse | ||||
Yes | 14 (29) | 18 (38) | 16 (33) | 0.60 |
No | 80 (30) | 81 (30) | 106 (40) | |
You would mention recently having travelled to an endemic region if you or your child were sick and admitted to the hospital(e) | ||||
Yes | 89 (29) | 90 (30) | 126 (41) | 0.13 |
No | 14 (38) | 14 (38) | 9 (24) | |
If you or your child were sick and admitted to the hospital, doctors would inquire about your recent travel history(f) | ||||
Yes | 59 (27) | 61 (28) | 100 (45) | p < 0.01 |
No | 22 (51) | 12 (28) | 9 (21) | |