Assessing The Knowledge and Awareness of Malaria Disease Among Healthcare Professionals and Community Workers of Meerut District: A Hospital Based Study

Abstract

Introduction: Malaria is a major public health problem in worldwide and causes high morbidity and mortality, despite global efforts to eradicate the disease. The purpose of the research is to analyse the perception and behavioural practices towards malaria detection among healthcare workers. Aim -To analyze the Knowledge & awareness among the healthcare professionals. Material & Method: The pilot cross-sectional survey was carried out for the period of two months. Study included health care professionals, doctors and community workers who were working in private hospitals. Convenience sampling was used and total 500 participants were included in the study. Results: The least knowledge and awareness were found in Category 3 workers. Conclusion The public health professionals must play a very important role by increasing awareness among population through appropriate education & counselling.