Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of respondents.
| PARAMETER | FREQUENCY | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 172 | 100 |
| Age Category | ||
| 18-25yrs | 13 | 7.6 |
| 26-45yrs | 107 | 62.2 |
| 36-49yrs | 36 | 20.9 |
| 50 years & above | 16 | 9.3 |
| Minimum=18, Maximum=63 | Mean=42.27 | SD=11.09 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 83 | 48.3 |
| Female | 89 | 51.7 |
| Religion | ||
| Traditional | 11 | 6.4 |
| Christian | 132 | 76.7 |
| Muslim | 23 | 13.4 |
| Other | 6 | 3.5 |
| Level of Education | ||
| None | 6 | 3.5 |
| Basic | 36 | 20.9 |
| Secondary | 42 | 24.4 |
| Tertiary | 80.8 | 51.2 |
| Episodes of Malaria in last year | ||
| 1-4 times | 152 | 88.4 |
| 5-8 times | 20 | 11.6 |
| Freq. of hospital attendance for malaria | ||
| 0-4 times | 149 | 86.6 |
| 5-8 times | 23 | 13.4 |
| Source of malaria treatment | ||
| Herbal preparation at home | 50 | 29.1 |
| Self-Medication from chemical shops | 54 | 31.4 |
| Doctor's prescription | 68 | 39.5 |
| Preferred Treatment route | ||
| Oral tablet | 90 | 52.3 |
| Injectable | 16 | 9.3 |
| Both oral and injectable | 66 | 38.4 |