Table 2.
Variation of knowledge of reasons of antimalarial drug resistance with gender among the study participants (n=253)
| Reasons for malaria resistance | No (%) | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male No (%) | Female No (%) | ||
| Correct Reasons | |||
| When fever continues for a long time during treatment | 52(20.6) | 15(13.4) | 37 (26.2) |
| When fever is severe during treatment | 15(5.9) | 8(7.1) | 7(5.0) |
| When chloroquine does not stop the fever | 18(7.1) | 7(6.3) | 11(7.8) |
| Incorrect Reasons | |||
| Don't know | 126 (49.8) | 70(62.5) | 56(39.7) |
| No response | 42(16.6) | 12(10.7) | 30(12.3) |
| Total | 253(100) | 112(44.3) | 141(55.7) |
X2=4.6, P-value=0.01; No: Number; %: Percentage