Table 6 Communication and key messages reported by seasonal workers
Communication | Overall | |
|---|---|---|
N | % | |
Messages or information related to malaria prevention heard | ||
 Malaria is caused by mosquito bites | 258 | 84.9 |
 Wear long sleeved clothes from dusk to dawn to prevent mosquito bites | 121 | 39.8 |
 Sleep under a mosquito net every night | 175 | 57.6 |
 Sleep under an insecticide-treated net | 140 | 46.1 |
 Buy the bundled net at the market and dip it with Super-Malatab | 11 | 3.6 |
 Super-Malatab is free, safe and easy to use | 2 | 0.7 |
 Malaria is dangerous | 5 | 1.6 |
 Malaria can kill | 1 | 0.3 |
Messages related to malaria diagnosis and treatment heard | ||
 Seek treatment for malaria from a MMW | 202 | 66.5 |
 Visit your MMW for free malaria diagnosis and treatment | 39 | 12.8 |
 Get a blood test before taking anti-malarial drugs | 79 | 26.0 |
 If you have fever, always seek a blood test for malaria at nearest health facility | 59 | 14.4 |
 Complete anti-malarial treatment | 10 | 3.3 |
 Do not buy cocktail; your malaria will not be cured | 2 | 0.7 |
Messages related to using and caring for mosquito nets heard | ||
 Sleeping under an ITN is especially important for pregnant women | 2 | 0.7 |
 Sleeping under an ITN is especially important for children under 5 years old | 3 | 1.0 |
 Carry and sleep under a mosquito net when travelling | 92 | 30.3 |
 Carry and sleep under a mosquito net when visiting the forest | 28 | 9.2 |
 The less you wash your treated net the longer it will retain its effectiveness | 30 | 9.9 |
 Repair any holes in the net | 52 | 17.1 |
 Do not use too much soap when washing your net | 27 | 8.9 |
 Dry mosquito net indoors | 124 | 40.8 |
 Prepare floor before tying | 143 | 47.0 |
Source of messages | ||
 MMW | 68 | 22.4 |
 Health facility staff | 60 | 19.7 |
 Private health provider/pharmacy | 4 | 1.3 |
 Teachers/religious leaders/monks | 6 | 2.0 |
 Family member/friend/neighbour | 195 | 64.1 |
 Television | 81 | 26.6 |
 Radio | 88 | 29.0 |
 Mobile video unit | 5 | 1.6 |
 Poster/leaflet/brochures/billboards | 28 | 9.2 |
 NGO staff | 29 | 9.5 |
Have attended an event in the community with a screen/speaker on health messages | ||
 Yes | 36 | 11.8 |
 No | 268 | 88.2 |