Levels of knowledge regarding malaria causes, symptoms, and prevention measures among Malawian women of reproductive age
Abstract Background Malawi is a malaria-endemic country and approximately 6 million cases are reported annually. Improving knowledge of malaria causes and symptoms, and the overall perception towards malaria and its preventive measures is vital for malaria control. The current study investigated the...
Main Authors: | Alick Sixpence, Owen Nkoka, Gowokani C. Chirwa, Edith B. Milanzi, Charles Mangani, Don P. Mathanga, Peter A. M. Ntenda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03294-6 |
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