Perception of Mothers of Children under Five Years on Malaria: A Case of Ahanta West Municipality in Ghana

Globally, Malaria account for about 80% of Out-Patient Department cases which Ghana is not an exception. Malaria poses a serious public health challenge, which impedes the development of any nation. Malaria is one of the causes of death of children under five. The purpose of the study was to examine the perception of mothers on the prevention and control of malaria and its effects on children under- five (5) years at the Agona Nkwanta Polyclinic, in the Western Region of Ghana. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for to conveniently sample technique 345 respondents. Results found that had good perception on malaria. It was revealed that participants (n=345, 100.0%) with M = 2.0, SD = 0.00, were aware of the effects of malaria on their children. Based on the findings, it was recommended that nurses and other health practitioners should continue to provide up-to-date knowledge on causes, prevention and treatment practices to mothers on malaria of children under five.