See the published version of this preprint at Malaria Journal.
This is a preprint, a preliminary version of a manuscript that has not completed peer review at a journal. Research Square does not conduct peer review prior to posting preprints. The posting of a preprint on this server should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its validity or suitability for dissemination as established information or for guiding clinical practice.
Learn more about In Review
A new preprint design is coming!
We have improved readability, clarity, accessibility, and opportunities for engagement.
Research
Mphatso Kamndaya
University of Malawi
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7597-3339
License:
This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
Background
Mosquito larval source management (LSM) is a key outdoor malaria vector control strategy in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Knowledge of this strategy is important for optimal design and implementation of effective malaria control interventions in this region. This study assessed household knowledge, perceptions and practices of mosquito LSM methods (draining stagnant water, larviciding, clearing grass/bushes and clean environment).
Methods
A cross-sectional design was used whereby 479 households were selected using two-stage sampling in Mwanza district, Malawi. A household questionnaire was administered to the head of the house. Respondents were asked questions on knowledge, perceptions and practices of mosquito LSM methods. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods.
Results
Majority of the respondents (64.3%) had high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods. Specifically, 63.7% (200/314) had positive-perceptions about draining stagnant water whereas 95.3% (223/234) practiced clean environment for malaria control and 5.2% had knowledge about larviciding. Compared to respondents with primary education, those with secondary education were 3.04 times more likely to have high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods (AOR = 3.04, 95% CI 1.30–7.14), whereas those with no education were 0.40 times less likely to have high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods (AOR = 0.40, 95% CI 0.24–0.67). Respondents living in mudwalled households were 0.54 times less likely to have high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods as compared with those living in brickwalled households (AOR = 0.54, 95% CI 0.32–0.92).
Conclusions
Larviciding was the least mentioned method whereas positive-perceptions for larviciding and clearing grass/bushes were low. Targeted health promotion interventions may improve knowledge, perceptions and practices of mosquito LSM methods in communities.
Keywords
Larval source management, knowledge, perceptions and practices
Figure 1
Loading...
Badges
Prescreen
This manuscript passed our Prescreen assessment
Complete author information
Appropriate declaration statements
Potential risks to human health
Prescreen
Peer Review Timeline
CURRENT STATUS: Published
View the published article at Malaria Journal.
Version 1
Posted 21 Jul, 2020
No community comments so far
Editorial decision: Major Revision
On 06 Jan, 2021
Review #1 received
Received 11 Dec, 2020
Reviewer #1 agreed
On 24 Nov, 2020
Reviewers invited
Invitations sent on 31 Jul, 2020
Editor assigned
On 22 Jul, 2020
Editor invited
On 21 Jul, 2020
Submission checks complete
On 18 Jul, 2020
First submitted
On 13 Jul, 2020
Metrics
Comments: 0
PDF Downloads: ...
HTML Views: ...
Subject Areas
Infectious Diseases
Learn more about our company.
A new preprint design is coming!
We have improved readability, clarity, accessibility, and opportunities for engagement.
See the published version of this preprint at Malaria Journal.
This is a preprint, a preliminary version of a manuscript that has not completed peer review at a journal. Research Square does not conduct peer review prior to posting preprints. The posting of a preprint on this server should not be interpreted as an endorsement of its validity or suitability for dissemination as established information or for guiding clinical practice.
Learn more about In Review
Research
Mphatso Kamndaya
University of Malawi
Corresponding Author
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7597-3339
Badges
Prescreen
This manuscript passed our Prescreen assessment
Complete author information
Appropriate declaration statements
Potential risks to human health
Prescreen
Peer Review Timeline
CURRENT STATUS: Published
View the published article at Malaria Journal.
Version 1
Posted 21 Jul, 2020
No community comments so far
Editorial decision: Major Revision
On 06 Jan, 2021
Review #1 received
Received 11 Dec, 2020
Reviewer #1 agreed
On 24 Nov, 2020
Reviewers invited
Invitations sent on 31 Jul, 2020
Editor assigned
On 22 Jul, 2020
Editor invited
On 21 Jul, 2020
Submission checks complete
On 18 Jul, 2020
First submitted
On 13 Jul, 2020
Metrics
Comments: 0
PDF Downloads: ...
HTML Views: ...
Subject Areas
Infectious Diseases
License:
This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License. Read Full License
View the published article at Malaria Journal.
Background
Mosquito larval source management (LSM) is a key outdoor malaria vector control strategy in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Knowledge of this strategy is important for optimal design and implementation of effective malaria control interventions in this region. This study assessed household knowledge, perceptions and practices of mosquito LSM methods (draining stagnant water, larviciding, clearing grass/bushes and clean environment).
Methods
A cross-sectional design was used whereby 479 households were selected using two-stage sampling in Mwanza district, Malawi. A household questionnaire was administered to the head of the house. Respondents were asked questions on knowledge, perceptions and practices of mosquito LSM methods. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods.
Results
Majority of the respondents (64.3%) had high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods. Specifically, 63.7% (200/314) had positive-perceptions about draining stagnant water whereas 95.3% (223/234) practiced clean environment for malaria control and 5.2% had knowledge about larviciding. Compared to respondents with primary education, those with secondary education were 3.04 times more likely to have high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods (AOR = 3.04, 95% CI 1.30–7.14), whereas those with no education were 0.40 times less likely to have high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods (AOR = 0.40, 95% CI 0.24–0.67). Respondents living in mudwalled households were 0.54 times less likely to have high-level knowledge of mosquito LSM methods as compared with those living in brickwalled households (AOR = 0.54, 95% CI 0.32–0.92).
Conclusions
Larviciding was the least mentioned method whereas positive-perceptions for larviciding and clearing grass/bushes were low. Targeted health promotion interventions may improve knowledge, perceptions and practices of mosquito LSM methods in communities.
Figure 1
Loading...