Table 6 Attitudes of beneficiaries regarding malaria prevention
From: Malaria prevention knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Variables | N | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
I feel confident that I know how to prevent malaria | ||
Disagree or strongly disagree | 70 | 9.7 |
Neutral | 29 | 4.0 |
Agree or strongly agree | 622 | 86.3 |
Total | 721 | 100.0 |
I know where I can get treatment for malaria | ||
Disagree or strongly disagree | 16 | 2.2 |
Neutral | 10 | 1.4 |
Agree or strongly agree | 695 | 96.4 |
Total | 721 | 100.0 |
The use of a bed net every night is important so that I can protect myself from getting malaria | ||
Disagree or strongly disagree | 17 | 2.4 |
Neutral | 5 | 0.7 |
Agree or strongly disagree | 699 | 96.9 |
Total | 721 | 100.0 |
My family, friends and neighbours influence my decision-making regarding my health | ||
Disagree or strongly disagree | 170 | 23.6 |
Neutral | 52 | 7.2 |
Agree or strongly agree | 499 | 69.2 |
Total | 721 | 100.0 |