Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices on causes of malaria among mothers of under-five children attending Jabata/Ajase PHCs in Surulere lga, Oyo state Department: Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 8989 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractMalaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Nigeria, particularly in rural communities. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices regarding malaria among mothers of under-five children attending Jabata and Ajase Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Surulere Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, involving 250 mothers selected through multistage sampling. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize demographic characteristics and responses, while inferential statistics (chi-square) tested associations between variables. The study was guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM), which explores how perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers influence health-related behavior. Findings revealed that all respondents had heard of malaria, with 75.6% identifying mosquito bites as the main cause. While knowledge levels were generally high, misconceptions remained, and only 40% of respondents recognized ITNs as a key preventive tool. Although 95.2% believed ITNs were effective, only 36.4% were willing to pay for them. Preventive practices were relatively strong, with 95.2% reporting ITN use and 70.4% practicing environmental sanitation. However, economic constraints, educational background, and cultural beliefs significantly influenced adherence to preventive behaviors. The study concludes that while knowledge and attitudes toward malaria prevention are generally positive among mothers, practical barriers such as discomfort, affordability, and misinformation hinder consistent practices. The study recommends intensified community-based health education, improved access to free preventive tools, and the active involvement of community health workers in behavior change initiatives to reduce the burden of malaria among children under five in rural Nigeria. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»A study on the causes, effects, prevention and control of threatened abortion among childbearing mothers ages (18-45) years in Gilead Children Hospital»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state