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Malaria cases in Jask County, Iran, significantly decreased from 2006 to 2010 due to environmental factors and control programs. While knowledge of malaria is good, bed net usage remains low.

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  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Malaria remains endemic in southeastern Iran, with ongoing transmission in Jask County despite control efforts.
  • Southeastern Iran faces persistent challenges with malaria transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiological trends of malaria in Jask County from 2006 to 2010.
  • To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding malaria prevention.

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  • Retrospective epidemiological study using data from Jask County health center (2006-2010).
  • Conducted a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) survey.
  • Statistical analysis performed using SPSS v. 11.5.

Main Results:

  • A total of 2875 malaria cases were recorded, showing a decreasing trend from 1022 in 2006 to 114 in 2010.
  • Plasmodium vivax was the primary causative agent.
  • Blood examination and slide positivity rates declined significantly over the study period.

Conclusions:

  • Malaria incidence in Jask County significantly reduced between 2006 and 2010.
  • Potential contributing factors include environmental changes (drought) and integrated control strategies like insecticide-treated bed nets and mobile case detection teams.
  • While community knowledge is adequate, enhanced health education is needed to improve preventive practices, such as bed net utilization.