Table 2.
Changes in malaria-related perceptions and behaviour between 2017 and 2019 (97 paired observations)
| Variables | Mean | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2019 | ||
| Perceived severity | 4.3 | 4.4 | 0.609 |
| Perceived susceptibility | 3.0 | 3.5 | < 0.001 |
| Perceived self-efficacy | 4.3 | 4.6 | < 0.001 |
| Perceived response efficacy | 3.3 | 4.4 | < 0.001 |
| Norms | 2.9 | 3.7 | < 0.001 |
| Perceived barriers | 2.4 | 1.5 | < 0.001 |
| Behaviour intention | 4.5 | 4.7 | 0.001 |
| LLINs use | 4.0 | 4.8 | 0.017 |
| IRS acceptance | 4.6 | 4.9 | 0.005 |
Wilcoxon (matched-pair) signed-rank test was used for others while marginal homogeneity tests were performed for Bed net use and IRS acceptance)