Table 2.
Comparison of malaria knowledge and treatment between SPH vs. non-SPH
| SPH communities (n = 321) | Non-SPH communities (n = 719) | Chi2, p-value | Total (N = 1040) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Key determinants of knowledge |
|
|
|
|
| Knowledge on prevention of malaria by using ITN |
107 (33.33%) |
185 (25.73%) |
6.3529, 0.012 |
292 (28.08%) |
| Ever heard of malaria diagnostic blood test (RDT) |
220 (68.54%) |
440 (61.20%) |
5.1558, 0.023 |
660 (63.46%) |
|
Intent to treat |
|
|
|
|
| Take treatment from trained providers |
254 (79.13%) |
500 (69.54%) |
16.6445, 0.000 |
754 (72.50%) |
| Buy and take medicine from drug store |
61 (19%) |
165 (22.95%) |
|
226 (21.73%) |
| Take treatment at home | 6 (1.87%) | 54 (7.51%) | 60 (5.77%) |