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Mosques against malaria

M S Mfaume1, P J Winch, A M Makemba

  • 1Bagamoyo Bednet Project, Dares Salaam, Tanzania.

World Health Forum
|January 1, 1997
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Mosquito net insecticide reimpregnation is crucial for malaria control. Utilizing mosques for health education in Tanzania proved effective in engaging the Muslim community and improving participation in this vital public health initiative.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Community Engagement

Background:

  • Malaria control programs require consistent community participation.
  • Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are effective, but require regular re-treatment.
  • Engaging predominantly Muslim populations in Tanzania presented unique challenges for health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using mosques as a platform for malaria health education.
  • To improve adherence to insecticide reimpregnation schedules for mosquito nets within a specific community.

Main Methods:

  • Community-based health education intervention.
  • Utilized Friday mosque services for disseminating information on malaria prevention.
  • Targeted a predominantly Muslim population in the United Republic of Tanzania.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaCommunicationDeveloping CountriesDiseasesEastern AfricaEducationEnglish Speaking AfricaHealthHealth EducationInfluentialsIngredients And ChemicalsIslamKnowledge SourcesMalaria--prevention and controlParasite ControlParasitic DiseasesPesticidesPublic HealthReligionSummary ReportTanzania

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Main Results:

  • Mosque attendees found the forum appropriate for health discussions.
  • Participants perceived mosque-based health information as credible.
  • Initial findings suggest mosque-based education can enhance engagement in malaria control activities.

Conclusions:

  • Mosques can serve as effective channels for public health messaging in Muslim communities.
  • Integrating health education into religious services can overcome barriers to participation in malaria control.
  • This approach holds promise for improving the uptake of insecticide-treated net maintenance.