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Malaria Knowledge, Concern, Land Management, and Protection Practices among Land Owners andor Managers in Lowland versus Highland Ecuador
Joint Authors
Pinault, Lauren L.
Hunter, Fiona F.
Source
Malaria Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
To control malaria effectively, it is essential to understand the current knowledge, beliefs, concerns, land management practices, and mosquito bite protection methods in use by citizens.
This study presents a comparative, quantitative, interview-based study of land owners and/or managers (n=262) in the Ecuadorian lowlands (presently considered malarious) (n=131) and highlands (potentially malarious in the future) (n=131).
Although respondents had a strong understanding of where the disease occurs in their own country and of the basic relationship among standing water, mosquitoes, and malaria, about half of respondents in potential risk areas denied the current possibility of malaria infection on their own property.
As well, about half of respondents with potential anopheline larval habitat did not report its presence, likely due to a highly specific definition of suitable mosquito habitat.
Most respondents who are considered at risk of malaria currently use at least one type of mosquito bite prevention, most commonly bed nets.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pinault, Lauren L.& Hunter, Fiona F.. 2012. Malaria Knowledge, Concern, Land Management, and Protection Practices among Land Owners andor Managers in Lowland versus Highland Ecuador. Malaria Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497041
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pinault, Lauren L.& Hunter, Fiona F.. Malaria Knowledge, Concern, Land Management, and Protection Practices among Land Owners andor Managers in Lowland versus Highland Ecuador. Malaria Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497041
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pinault, Lauren L.& Hunter, Fiona F.. Malaria Knowledge, Concern, Land Management, and Protection Practices among Land Owners andor Managers in Lowland versus Highland Ecuador. Malaria Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-497041
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497041