Applying citizen science for malaria prevention in Rwanda: An integrated conceptual framework

Asingizwe, Domina; Poortvliet, P. Marijn; Koenraadt, Constantianus J. M.; Vliet, Arnold J. H. van; Murindahabi, Marilyn Milumbu; Ingabire, Chantal Marie; Mutesa, Léon; Feindt, Peter H.

doi:10.1016/j.njas.2018.06.002

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“…Most researchers agree that information and an individual's level of knowledge can positively in uence protective behavior [32]. For example, the results of a study on malaria prevention in Rwanda showed that providing timely malaria-related information improved the ability of people to control and eliminate the disease [33]. Likewise, the results of review on inaccurate communication regarding mortality caused by air pollution showed that shifting the focus away from blame to more accurate and clear information help people change their behaviors [34].…”

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Social Distancing Intentions to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19: The Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

Adiyoso

Wilopo

2020

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Background The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has caused over a hundred thousand deaths and has affected countries and economies worldwide. Due to the absence of a vaccine, the most effective way to reduce transmission of the virus is by applying social distancing practices. Exploring factors that determine whether people adopt social distancing measures is, therefore, critical to reducing the spread of the virus. This study aimed to investigate people’s intentions to socially distance based on the extended Theory of Planned Behavior. An online survey of 823 individuals was conducted and their responses analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling. Results Study found that the factors influencing the intention to perform social distancing were subjective norms and perceived behavior control. Risk perception affected attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Media exposure was found to determine attitudes, subjective norms, and risk perceptions. The relationship between attitudes and intentions, and media use and perceived behavior control were not significant. The better and effective risk communication that can change the level of risk perception, raise family and religious leader as well as increase to control behavior are the keys to people’s perform social distancing. Results from a multigroup analysis revealed partial differences across demographic variables. Younger individuals showed a stronger relationship between the influence of risk perception and PBC and media use on risk perception. The predictive strength of subjective norms from risk perception and risk perception from media use was more strongly associated with rural populations. Conclusions The results of study provide an initial understanding of the level of the public’s risk perception to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Findings also revealed the role of media use in determining risk perception, attitudes and subjective norms. Effective risk communication can change the level of risk perception, attitudes and subjective norms and, in turn, change people’s intention to socially distance. This study may add to the literature, as it explores notions of behavioral changes in the context of an infectious disease pandemic. These results provide a framework for both policymakers and practitioners to formulate interventions for effective social distancing practices in the future.

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Social Distancing Intentions to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19: The Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

Adiyoso

Wilopo

2020

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“…An integrated model of determinants of malaria preventive behaviour was used [19]. This model proposes that engagement in CSPs influences individual perceptions, social capital, and both individual and collective action (see Fig.…”

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What do people benefit from a citizen science programme? Evidence from a Rwandan citizen science programme on malaria control

Asingizwe

Poortvliet

Vliet

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Background: Malaria control remains a challenge globally and in malaria-endemic countries in particular. In Rwanda, a citizen science programme has been set up to improve malaria control. Citizens are involved in collecting mosquito species and reporting mosquito nuisance. This study assessed what people benefit from such a citizen science programme. The analysis was conducted on how the citizen science programme influenced perceptions and behaviour related to malaria control. Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods approach using dissemination workshops, a survey, and village meetings as the main data collection methods. Dissemination workshops and village meetings involved 112 volunteers of the citizen science programme and were conducted to explore: (1) the benefits of being involved in the programme and (2) different ways used to share malaria-related information to non-volunteers. The survey involved 328 people (110 volunteers and 218 non-volunteers) and was used to compare differences in malaria-related perceptions and behaviour over time (between 2017 and 2019), as well as between volunteers and non-volunteers. Results: Malaria-related perceptions and behaviour changed significantly over time (between 2017 and 2019) and became favourable to malaria control. When the findings were compared between volunteers and non-volunteers, for perceptions, only perceived self-efficacy showed a significant difference between these two groups. However, volunteers showed significantly more social interaction, participation in malaria-related activities at the community level, and indoor residual spraying (IRS) acceptance. In addition, both volunteers and non-volunteers reported to have gained knowledge and skills about the use of malaria control measures in general, and mosquito species in particular among volunteers. Conclusion: The reported knowledge and skills gained among non-volunteers indicate a diffusion of the citizen science programme-related information in the community. Thus, the citizen science programme has the potential to provide individual and collective benefits to volunteers and society at large.

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“…The study revealed the achievements of malaria intervention planning based on local knowledge about malaria transmission [58]. In addition, the study found that communities with advanced information about malaria and its burden were interested in prevention and making personnel decisions on how to protect themselves from the disease [59]. Apart from the evidence from various channels, witnessing the death and sufferings of others due to a particular health problem contributes to positive health behaviour [47,60].…”

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Linking insecticide-treated mosquito nets to malaria: The roles of malaria Knowledge and household-income

Mohammed¹,

Hong²

2020

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Background: Drawing on the theory of the health belief model, this study examined the interplay between insecticide-treated mosquito nets, malaria-knowledge, household income, and malaria. The study was premised on the notion that insecticide-treated mosquito nets are positively related to malaria prevalence; and that knowledge mediates the relationship between insecticide-treated mosquito nets and malaria. Furthermore, household-income was hypothesised to have a moderating effect on the direct and indirect relationships (through malaria knowledge) between insecticide-treated mosquito nets and the prevalence of malaria. Methods: The hypothesised relationships were examined using panel data collected from ten regions of Ethiopia during 2011 – 2015. Structural equation modelling and the random effect model were used to test the hypotheses. Statistical analyses were performed using Stata version 13.0. Results: The results were consistent with our proposed hypotheses, showing a significant relationship between the research variables. Accordingly, our findings suggest that malaria knowledge contributes to improving the relationship between insecticide-treated mosquito nets and malaria prevalence. The results revealed a positively significant indirect effect (β = 0.47, p = 0.003) as well as a positively significant direct effect (β = 0.28, p = 0.001). Further, the study showed a positive impact of household-income in strengthening the relationship between insecticide-treated mosquito nets and malaria through knowledge, with a considerable value (β = 0.13, p = 0.000). Conclusion: The findings are potentially useful for the health sector to ensure success in infectious disease prevention and control, particularly malaria, and to explain how various factors contribute to the relationship.

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Applying citizen science for malaria prevention in Rwanda: An integrated conceptual framework

Cited by 27 publications

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Social Distancing Intentions to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19: The Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

Social Distancing Intentions to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19: The Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

What do people benefit from a citizen science programme? Evidence from a Rwandan citizen science programme on malaria control

Linking insecticide-treated mosquito nets to malaria: The roles of malaria Knowledge and household-income

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