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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Unravelling the Perspectives of Day and Night Traders in Selected Markets within a Sub-Saharan African City with a Malaria Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey.

Patience B Tetteh-Quarcoo, Nicholas T K D Dayie, Kevin Kofi Adutwum-Ofosu, John Ahenkorah, Emmanuel Afutu, Seth K Amponsah, Mubarak Abdul-Rahman, James-Paul Kretchy, Janet Y Ocloo, Nicholas I Nii-Trebi and 8 more

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Patience B Tetteh-QuarcooDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
Nicholas T K D DayieDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
Kevin Kofi Adutwum-OfosuDepartment of Anatomy, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-3731-3399
John AhenkorahDepartment of Anatomy, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
Emmanuel AfutuDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
Seth K AmponsahDepartment of Medical Pharmacology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0001-7411-0972
Mubarak Abdul-RahmanDepartment of Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
James-Paul KretchyDepartment of Physician Assitantship Studies/Public Health, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Central University, P. O. Box DS 2305 Miotso, Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-1535-937X
Janet Y OclooDepartment of Pathology, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Korle-Bu, P.O. Box 77 233 Accra, Ghana.
Nicholas I Nii-TrebiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Korle Bu, P.O. Box KB 143 Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0001-5012-9564
Akua K YalleyDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Korle Bu, P.O. Box KB 143 Accra, Ghana.
Oheneba C K HaganDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-7602-1911
Benjamin P NiriwaDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
Chukwuemeka C AghasiliDepartment of Community Health, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-3096-8824
Fleischer C N KoteyDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-0286-3638
Eric S DonkorDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
Patrick F Ayeh-KumiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.
Emilia Asuquo UdofiaDepartment of Community Health, University of Ghana Medical School, P.O. Box KB 4236 Accra, Ghana.

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Abstract

backgroundMalaria is still endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with a high disease burden. Misconceptions about malaria contribute to poor attitudes and practices, further increasing the burden in endemic countries. Studies have examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of malaria among different populations. However, there seems to be no available literature reporting on the perspectives of day and night market traders. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on malaria KAP with a focus on day and night market traders.

methodsA descriptive cross-sectional study involving day and night market traders in 10 selected markets within the Greater Accra Region of Ghana was carried out. Data were collected from consenting respondents using a structured questionnaire.

resultsOf the 760 respondents (33.3% (n = 253) night and 66.7% (n = 507) day traders) interviewed, there was no significant difference between the day and night market traders in terms of malaria KAP. Although the market traders had an overall moderate knowledge (54.0% of the day traders and 56.5% of the night traders), misconceptions about malaria (especially that it could be caused by exposure to the sun) still existed among the traders. Moreover, the majority of the traders who demonstrated high knowledge (43.98%, n = 250) did not always take laboratory tests to confirm their suspicion, indicating poor attitude. Furthermore, the market traders' choice of drug for malaria treatment (p = 0.001) and preferred malaria treatment type (orthodox or herbal) (p = 0.005) were significantly associated with their knowledge level.

conclusionsDespite the observation that no significant difference in KAP exists between day and night market traders, appropriate health education programs and interventions still need to be directed at misconceptions, poor attitudes, and poor practices revealed by this study. This will ultimately help in the prevention and control of malaria in Ghana, and globally.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMalariaCross-Sectional StudiesGhanaHumansSurveys and Questionnairesattitudedayknowledgemalariamarketnightperspectivespracticetraders

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