Table 2 Comparative picture of community knowledge on mosquito and malaria in 2014 and 2019
Community knowledge about mosquitoes and malaria | 2014 (%) (N = 179) | 2019 (%) (N = 149) | Significant |
|---|---|---|---|
Accurate statements | Â | Â | Â |
Existence of many kinds of mosquitoes | 68.72 | 92.62 | p < 0,01 |
Female mosquitoes transmit malaria | 94.41 | 96.64 | p > 0,1 |
Knowledge of swarms | 4.47 | 53.02 | p < 0,01 |
Role of swarms in mosquito-mating | 3.36 | 30.20 | p < 0,01 |
Inaccurate statements | Â | Â | Â |
All mosquitoes transmit malaria | 76.3 | 16.11 | p < 0,01 |
Male mosquitoes transmit malaria | 77.65 | 10.07 | p < 0,01 |
Seasonal fruits transmit malaria | 13.94 | 0.94 | p < 0,01 |
Fatty foods transmit malaria | 34.55 | 1.34 | p < 0,01 |