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ArticleMalaria journal2025

Estimating malaria risk behaviours and their determinants among at-risk populations in a pre-elimination setting, Sisaket Province, Thailand-Cambodia border.

Manop Saeung, Pyae Linn Aung, Natapong Jupatanakul, Sylvie Manguin, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap, Suparat Phuanukoonnon

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Manop SaeungDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Pyae Linn AungMahidol Vivax Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Natapong JupatanakulNational Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Sylvie ManguinDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Theeraphap ChareonviriyaphapDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. faasthc@ku.ac.th.
Suparat PhuanukoonnonDepartment of Social and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. suparat.phu@mahidol.ac.th.

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the Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI) FF(KU) 51.68the Thailand Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B), NXPO B17F640002
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backgroundHuman behavioural and occupational factors play a critical role in sustaining malaria transmission. This study aimed to identify factors associated with poor levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) and factors influencing risk behaviours among at-risk populations.

methodsA survey of 402 at-risk individuals was conducted in Sisaket Province in late 2022, where substantial progress in malaria elimination has been achieved. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with KAP and malaria risk behaviours.

resultsOver half of the participants demonstrated good knowledge (51.5%), attitudes (64.7%), and practices (58.2%) regarding malaria transmission, treatment, and prevention. Poor attitudes were significantly more likely among individuals with lower education levels [primary or below: aOR = 2.2, 95% CI 1.2-4.0); senior primary: aOR = 2.5, 95% CI 1.4-4.8] and low socioeconomic status (aOR = 1.8, 95% CI 1.1-3.0). Poor practices were less common among individuals working in agriculture (aOR = 0.2, 95% CI 0.1-0.5). Risk behaviours were significantly more frequent among males (aOR: 2.8, 95% CI 1.2-6.8) and individuals with poor practices (aOR: 3.5, 95% CI 1.6-8.1).

conclusionsDespite overall moderate KAP levels, gaps in attitudes and risk behaviours persist. Targeted strategies, such as social and behaviour change communication, should focus on improving attitudes among individuals with low education levels and reducing risk behaviours among males and those with poor practices by promoting adherence to effective preventive measures.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMalariaRisk-TakingAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesThailandYoung AdultKAP surveyMalariaQuestionnaireRisk factorsThailand

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