Perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia
Abstract Background Malaysia is on track towards malaria elimination. However, several cases of malaria still occur in the country. Contributing factors and communal aspects have noteworthy effects on any malaria elimination activities. Thus, assessing the community’s knowledge, attitudes and practi...
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doaj-2f98ce4e7b2d486bab40d0d19e71a44e2021-05-02T11:46:10ZengBMCMalaria Journal1475-28752021-04-012011910.1186/s12936-021-03741-yPerceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular MalaysiaMohd Bakhtiar Munajat0Mohd Amirul Fitri A. Rahim1Wathiqah Wahid2Mohd Ikhwan Mukmin Seri Rakna3Paul C. S. Divis4Sriwipa Chuangchaiya5Inke Nadia D. Lubis6Emelia Osman7Muhd Rafiq Mohd Kasri8Zulkarnain Md Idris9Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaDepartment of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaDepartment of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaDistrict Health Office of Gua MusangMalaria Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia SarawakDepartment of Community Health, Faculty of Public Health, Kasetsart UniversityDepartment of Paediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera UtaraDepartment of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaDistrict Health Office of Gua MusangDepartment of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaAbstract Background Malaysia is on track towards malaria elimination. However, several cases of malaria still occur in the country. Contributing factors and communal aspects have noteworthy effects on any malaria elimination activities. Thus, assessing the community’s knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards malaria is essential. This study was performed to evaluate KAP regarding malaria among the indigenous people (i.e. Orang Asli) in Peninsular Malaysia. Methods A household-based cross-sectional study was conducted in five remote villages (clusters) of Orang Asli located in the State of Kelantan, a central region of the country. Community members aged six years and above were interviewed. Demographic, socio-economic and KAP data on malaria were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics. Results Overall, 536 individuals from 208 households were interviewed. Household indoor residual spraying (IRS) coverage and bed net ownership were 100% and 89.2%, respectively. A majority of respondents used mosquito bed nets every night (95.1%), but only 50.2% were aware that bed nets were used to prevent malaria. Nevertheless, almost all of the respondents (97.9%) were aware that malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes. Regarding practice for managing malaria, the most common practice adopted by the respondents was seeking treatment at the health facilities (70.9%), followed by self-purchase of medication from a local shop (12.7%), seeking treatment from a traditional healer (10.5%) and self-healing (5.9%). Concerning potential zoonotic malaria, about half of the respondents (47.2%) reported seeing monkeys from their houses and 20.1% reported entering nearby forests within the last 6 months. Conclusion This study found that most populations living in the villages have an acceptable level of knowledge and awareness about malaria. However, positive attitudes and practices concerning managing malaria require marked improvement.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03741-yKnowledgeattitudeand practice (KAP)MalariaPlasmodium knowlesiIndigenous population |
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Mohd Bakhtiar Munajat Mohd Amirul Fitri A. Rahim Wathiqah Wahid Mohd Ikhwan Mukmin Seri Rakna Paul C. S. Divis Sriwipa Chuangchaiya Inke Nadia D. Lubis Emelia Osman Muhd Rafiq Mohd Kasri Zulkarnain Md Idris |
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Mohd Bakhtiar Munajat Mohd Amirul Fitri A. Rahim Wathiqah Wahid Mohd Ikhwan Mukmin Seri Rakna Paul C. S. Divis Sriwipa Chuangchaiya Inke Nadia D. Lubis Emelia Osman Muhd Rafiq Mohd Kasri Zulkarnain Md Idris Perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia Malaria Journal Knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) Malaria Plasmodium knowlesi Indigenous population |
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Mohd Bakhtiar Munajat Mohd Amirul Fitri A. Rahim Wathiqah Wahid Mohd Ikhwan Mukmin Seri Rakna Paul C. S. Divis Sriwipa Chuangchaiya Inke Nadia D. Lubis Emelia Osman Muhd Rafiq Mohd Kasri Zulkarnain Md Idris |
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Perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia |
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Perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia |
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Perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia |
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Perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia |
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Perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous Orang Asli community in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia |
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perceptions and prevention practices on malaria among the indigenous orang asli community in kelantan, peninsular malaysia |
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Abstract Background Malaysia is on track towards malaria elimination. However, several cases of malaria still occur in the country. Contributing factors and communal aspects have noteworthy effects on any malaria elimination activities. Thus, assessing the community’s knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards malaria is essential. This study was performed to evaluate KAP regarding malaria among the indigenous people (i.e. Orang Asli) in Peninsular Malaysia. Methods A household-based cross-sectional study was conducted in five remote villages (clusters) of Orang Asli located in the State of Kelantan, a central region of the country. Community members aged six years and above were interviewed. Demographic, socio-economic and KAP data on malaria were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics. Results Overall, 536 individuals from 208 households were interviewed. Household indoor residual spraying (IRS) coverage and bed net ownership were 100% and 89.2%, respectively. A majority of respondents used mosquito bed nets every night (95.1%), but only 50.2% were aware that bed nets were used to prevent malaria. Nevertheless, almost all of the respondents (97.9%) were aware that malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes. Regarding practice for managing malaria, the most common practice adopted by the respondents was seeking treatment at the health facilities (70.9%), followed by self-purchase of medication from a local shop (12.7%), seeking treatment from a traditional healer (10.5%) and self-healing (5.9%). Concerning potential zoonotic malaria, about half of the respondents (47.2%) reported seeing monkeys from their houses and 20.1% reported entering nearby forests within the last 6 months. Conclusion This study found that most populations living in the villages have an acceptable level of knowledge and awareness about malaria. However, positive attitudes and practices concerning managing malaria require marked improvement. |
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Knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) Malaria Plasmodium knowlesi Indigenous population |
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