The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
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Comparative Study
Attitudes to malaria, traditional practices and bednets (mosquito nets) as vector control measures: a comparative study in five west African countries.
Five West African communities were visited to assess the knowledge of the cause of malaria and to document traditional ways of treating and preventing the infection. Knowledge of the cause of malaria was low in the five communities visited. ⋯ Malaria was treated by a number of traditional practices, including herbal remedies. Bednets were used to a varying extent, from 44% Ghana to 86% Gambia, in each community to protect against mosquito bites but also for other purposes such as privacy, decoration and protection from roof debris dropping on the bed.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of mortality between villages with and without Primary Health Care workers in Upper River Division, The Gambia.
Health services utilization was analysed in a rural area of the The Gambia. In general, health workers were consulted frequently. ⋯ The relationship between cause specific mortality and the utilization of health services is discussed. Childhood mortality was similar in villages with or without a primary health care worker at the time of the study.