Table 2.
Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions on malaria and vector control.
| Variable | Percentage |
|---|---|
| General Malaria Knowledge | |
| Knowledge that mosquitoes transmit malaria | 94.8% |
| Perception that there are mosquitoes in the respondent’s community | 99.1 |
| Knowledge of factors affecting mosquito population | |
| Rainfall | 21.2 |
| Stagnant water | 67.8 |
| Cleanliness of village/surroundings | 67.5 |
| Humidity | 6.5 |
| Knowledge of where mosquito larvae are found | |
| Stagnant water/irrigation ditches | 69.9 |
| Forest | 15.3 |
| Pit latrine | 7.7 |
| Vegetation around the house | 13.7 |
| Don’t know | 23.3 |
| Malaria Vector Control | |
| Knowledge that reducing mosquito population can help reduce malaria | 90.0 |
| Mention of actions that can reduce mosquito abundance | |
| Drain stagnant water | 35.4 |
| Clearing grass/bushes around home | 28.1 |
| Spray insecticides | 7.7 |
| Use larvicides | 8.4 |
| Clean environment around home | 59.9 |
| Use bed nets | 50.3 |
| Mention of actions that can reduce mosquito larvae abundance | |
| Drain stagnant water around home | 43.1 |
| Clearing grass/bushes around home | 18.8 |
| Use larvicides | 16.7 |
| Clean environment around home | 41.4 |
| Don’t Know | 25.9 |