Knowledge of malaria prevention among rural residents in Liaoning province

ObjectiveTo examine cognitive awareness related to malaria prevention among rural residents in Liaoning province and to provide information for comprehensive malaria prevention and effective intervention.MethodsA total of 1 680 rural residents in Dandong city were selected with random sampling to answer a malaria prevention knowledge questionnaire.The data collected were analyzed statistically.ResultsThe awareness rate of malaria prevention in the residents was 18.57%(312/1 680).The awareness rate of malaria prevention showed a significant difference between the adult residents(16.55%,141/852)and the school children(20.65%,171/828)(χ²=11.753,P<0.05).The awareness rate of malaria prevention had significant differences among the residents with different education levels(χ²=11.753,P<0.05).ConclusionThe rural residents in Dandong city were lack of knowledge on malaria prevention and prevention policies and specific interventions should be conducted to reduce the incidence of malaria.