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.

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Malaria Journal
Published
2024-12-18
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05203-7
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5
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Malaria Research and Control
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The influence of caregiver’s malaria-related knowledge on the use of insecticide-treated net among children under-five: a cross-sectional study

Emmanuel Kumah
5 citations
Malaria Journal
Malaria Research and Control
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The influence of caregiver’s malaria-related knowledge on the use of insecticide-treated net among children under-five: a cross-sectional study

Emmanuel Kumah
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5 citations

Abstract

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.

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