Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers with Children under 2 Years Old towards Malaria in the Niamey V Health District in Niger

Introduction: Malaria is a major public health problem due to the mortality it causes worldwide and in Niger in particular. The objective of this study was to study the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers regarding malaria. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 3 months duration. The study population consisted of couples with mothers and children under 2 years old. Results: Mothers had an average age of 28.19 years and were not enrolled in school in 34.37% of cases. The community was the main source of information on malaria with 78.33%. Knowledge of the mode of transmission of malaria through mosquito bites was 85.13%. Those experiencing at least one sign of malaria severity were 47.98%. The majority of mothers, 76.47% considered the use of mosquito nets as a means of preventing malaria. The consultation at the health center was the most reported attitude in case of malaria signs with 82.35%. Conclusion: Mothers’ knowledge remains insufficient in view of the threat posed by malaria.