Table 3 Summary of malaria knowledge and perceptions of durable lining one month after installation in Mali
Perceptions of DL | Knowledge of Malaria |
|---|---|
“This fabric was very helpful because the mosquitoes have fled. The flies also leave us alone.” | “Malaria is a terrible disease and we pray hard that is disappears.” |
“If this room has the textile, it will help protect those who sleep in this room from malaria.” | “…malaria is transmitted by the mosquitoes.” |
“This installation is really good and I hope it can be done in other houses.” | “…malaria is a disease which is bad for both adults and children.” |
“…textile has helped us a lot against mosquitoes and our hope is that they may be widely distributed throughout the village.” | “Malaria is a nasty disease that poses a huge problem in the rainy season and we worry especially for malaria in young children. Our hope is that it is eradicated.” |
“The textile looks good in the room and protects against other insects, flies, cockroaches, etc.” | “Malaria is seasonal and not here for the moment. No infant has contracted malaria since you came.” |
“You have done a great job and we will help you. I have sometimes suffered from malaria but now I do not suffer, nor do the children. I am at peace and rid of insects that kept me from sleeping well at night and resting in the afternoon. I am quite happy.” | “Malaria is transmitted by the mosquito bite. Oil also transmits the malaria.” |
“I have nothing but blessings for you because I am comfortable in the house and even better without mosquitoes.” | “…malaria is a disease which causes vomiting.” |
“Since the textile arrived I have not seen a case of malaria.” | “Malaria is a disease of poverty.” |
“The textile truly reduces the density of mosquitoes in my rooms.” | “…malaria is a disease which changes the colour of your eyes.” |
“The textile is very good because in addition to its insecticidal activity, it makes the room more beautiful.” | “Malaria is very bad because it kills.” |
“The textile is a nice decoration.” | “Malaria is a serious disease and often deadly for children.” |
“The textile kills the mosquitoes and makes my room beautiful.” | “I do not know of malaria.” |