Knowledge, attitude and practice levels regarding malaria among the Semai sub-ethnic indigenous Orang Asli communities in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia: a stepping stone towards the prevention of human malaria re-establishment
The overall practice level on malaria prevention was high among the Semai Orang Asli in Pahang. However, to ensure sustainability, the low levels of knowledge and attitude regarding malaria must be strengthened through increased health education and continuous community engagement.
Authors
- Wan Rosmawati Wan Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0214-0272)
- Zulkarnain Md Idris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4986-5393)
- Jenn Zhueng Tam
- Luqman Samsudin
- Kumuthamalar Sangaran
- Shafizah Ahmad Shafei
- Noor Natasha Mohd Nor
- Nurul Ainaa Mohamad Shukor
- Muhammad Farhan Mohd Jaafar
- Mohamad Khairul Anam Kamarulzaman
- Mohammed Rohaimie Abdul Rahman
Institutions
- Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (MY)
- Ministry of Health (MY)
- University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (MY)
- National University of Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05095-7
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Education and Islamic Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 18.86
Funders
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia