Community knowledge and practice of malaria prevention in Ghindae, Eritrea, a Cross-sectional study.

Background: Little is known about community knowledge and practice towards malaria prevention in Ghindae, Eritrea. Methodology: A community based cross-sectional study design was employed among 380 households. Participants were selected systematically. Result: More than eight-tenth (86.5%) of the respondents had heard information about malaria preceding the survey; health facilities (54.1%), television (23.7%). Majority (94.2%) mentioned mosquito bite as the main mode of malaria transmission. Fever was the predominantly (89.2%) identified sign/symptoms of malaria. ITN (84.4%) and environmental sanitation (67.3%) were well recognized preventive measures for malaria. Though most households (91%) possess bed nets, but only 37% were ragged on observation. Overall, 64% of the respondents have satisfactory knowledge and 57.3% had adequate practice towards malaria prevention. Malaria knowledge was significantly associated with increased age (p=0.001) and district areas (p=0.022). Malaria prevention practice was significantly associated with Tigrigna and Saho ethnic group (p=0.013), and districts (p=0.02). Districts showed significant difference with an OR=4.56 (95%CI, 1.29-16.09) on knowledge for district 04 and OR=1.98(95%-CI, 1.21-3.26) on practice for district 03 compared to district 01. Knowledge was associated with prevention (OR=1.99, 95%CI, 1.28-3.09). Conclusion: Overall community knowledge and practice towards malaria prevention were satisfactory. Furthermore, comprehensive community interventions are paramount for effective sustainable control.

MR Imaging Safety Events: Analysis and Improvement.

Multiple factors, including tight patient scheduling, complex electronic medical records, and increasing numbers of implanted devices, increase chances of MR imaging safety event occurrence. Several MR imaging safety incidents are described in this article, including the safety conditions and other factors that contributed to the events. MR imaging safety policy and procedural improvements that address these are also described. Specific new revision points in the American College of Radiology Manual on MR Safety are viewed in the context of these events, with emphasis on how their implementation could reduce probability of similar event recurrence.