Assessment of Malaria Burden and Community Response to Control and Management Programs
Although malaria control and management programs have had a positive impact, only 62% (341 participants) used ITNs and 50% (275 participants) engaged in IRS, indicating a gap in community adherence. Despite 85% (468 participants) being aware of malaria symptoms, knowledge and practical application of preventive measures remain suboptimal. Improving public education, enhancing access to malaria control tools, and addressing socioeconomic barriers are essential to effectively reduce the malaria burden in the community.
Authors
- Gamal Eldin Mohamed Osman Elhussein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1938-6446)
- Fayez Saud Alreshidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2391-9090)
- Fahmida Khatoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1120-408X)
- Naglaa M. Shalaby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0235-5991)
- Mohammed Abdul-Latif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7206-7210)
- Manal Elzein Musa Ismail
- Z. Kara
- Aida El Alginawi
- Abdullah Ahmed Alreshidi
- Fatima H Alnourain
Institutions
- Northern Border University (SA)
- Mansoura University (EG)
- Illinois College (US)
- Sion College (GB)
- Buraydah Colleges (SA)
- Najran University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.85624
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00