Table 6 Themes, categories, and sub-categories structure
Themes | Categories | Sub-categories |
|---|---|---|
1. Direct and indirect effects of malaria | Common health problem | Dengue fever Malaria episode Health problems in the family Other diseases |
2. Perception of malaria | Information sources Lack of knowledge Understanding of malaria | Dangerous areas Cause of malaria Fear of malaria infection |
3. Self-care | Preventive behaviors Purchase of personal preventive tools Self-medication Seeking care | Preventive measures Good practice Emphasizing on repellent and LLIN use |
4. Health service delivery | Process of making decision Health care services | Field services Referral patients Health facilities which hey access when they get sick |
5. Access and use of preventive equipment | Insufficiency of preventive tools Lack of diagnostic kits and anti-malaria Difficulty in accessing health facilities Difficulty in using bed nets Exposure to malaria | Â |