Knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to malaria control in an endemic rural area of Myanmar.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2004 Mar; 35(1): 53-62
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-32319
ABSTRACT
Malaria is a global health problem, in particular, a major health problem within Southeast Asia. This study aimed to investigate malaria control within a rural area of Myanmar, where traditionally non-western medicine is the preferred treatment. Whilst malaria was perceived by the local people to be a major health problem, knowledge about the mode of transmission and correct treatment for malaria was relatively low. Consequently, the practices of the local people to control malaria were often ill-informed or based on cultural and traditional beliefs.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Severity of Illness Index
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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Communicable Disease Control
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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