Table 3. Reaction on suspicion of malaria.
| Reaction/ Behaviour | Frequency (n = 398) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Action taken on suspicion of malaria attack | ||
| Self-treatment at home | 116 | 29.1 |
| Go to drug-shop | 156 | 39.2 |
| Report to HIV/AIDS care centre | 90 | 22.6 |
| Go for medical laboratory diagnosis | 34 | 8.5 |
| Others | 2 | 0.5 |
| Time taken to commence treatment of suspected malaria | ||
| ≤ 24 hours | 226 | 56.8 |
| ≥ 24 hours | 150 | 37.7 |
| Can’t remember | 20 | 5.5 |
| Usual method of confirmation of suspected malaria | ||
| Microscopy test | 108 | 27.1 |
| Rapid diagnostic test | 64 | 16.1 |
| Doctors clinical examination | 168 | 42.2 |
| No confirmation | 48 | 12.1 |
| Other | 4 | 1.0 |
| Non-response | 6 | 1.5 |
| Anti-malaria drugs prescriber | ||
| Self | 214 | 53.8 |
| Drug shop owners | 106 | 26.6 |
| Doctor | 64 | 16.1 |
| Friend/relative | 14 | 3.5 |