Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Malaria Prevention and Control in selected communities in Margibi and Montserrado Counties, Liberia

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Abstract Introduction: Malaria is endemic, with 228 million cases. Malaria, the nation's greatest killer, is deeply ingrained. Malaria causes 42% of outpatient visits and 30% of inpatient fatalities in Liberia. Objective To measure resident malaria knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Methodology: In Montserrado County and Margibi County, respectively, 173 households participated in a community-based cross-sectional survey in Chicken Soup Factory, Borbor, and Cotton Tree. A face-to-face interview with a survey questionnaire collected data on participants' demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and malaria prevention and control methods. Results 99.0% of Cotton Tree, 97.9% of Chicken Soup Factory, and 92.9% of Borbor Island locals knew malaria prevention and control well. 6.30% of Cotton Tree, 8.30% of Chicken Soup Factory, and 3.60% of Borbor Island people use mosquito nets. 45.1% of Cotton Tree, 2.1% of Chicken Soup Factory, and 3.6% of Borbor Island homeowners never clean stagnant water surrounding their homes. 95.8% of Chicken Soup Factory and 89.3% of Borbor Island participants know and understand malaria control. Malaria control was excellent at Chicken Soup Factory and Borbor Island. Conclusion Although malaria is life-threatening, we require community awareness to offer enough information on control and prevention due to misconceptions regarding control and prevention.