The influence of caregiver’s malaria-related knowledge on the use of insecticide-treated net among children under-five: a cross-sectional study
This study highlights the critical role of caregiver malaria-related knowledge in promoting ITN use among children under-five in rural Ghana. Caregivers with better knowledge were significantly more likely to use ITNs, emphasizing the need for targeted health education programs. Such interventions should enhance awareness of malaria risks and ITN benefits, empower caregivers to use ITNs effectively, and reduce barriers to ITN access. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers aiming to improve ITN utilization and reduce malaria morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations.
Authors
- Emmanuel Kumah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3308-1703)
Institutions
- University of Education, Winneba (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05203-7
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71