Understanding malaria knowledge and prevention practices to prepare for the scale-up of perennial malaria chemoprevention in Osun state, Nigeria

Authors: Michael Ekholuenetale

Identified gaps in caregivers' knowledge of malaria prevention and treatment practice could be addressed by designing and implementing educational programmes that promote knowledge and update of perennial malaria chemoprevention.

Perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) is an effective method to prevent malaria in early childhood. Understanding caregivers’ knowledge and practices regarding malaria prevention and treatment, and their readiness for PMC uptake, is important for scaling up this intervention. We conducted a baseline assessment to gather information on caregivers’ existing malaria knowledge and prevention practices and readiness for PMC uptake in Osun state, Nigeria.

This oral presentation was given at the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Society's 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference.