Country results
The Liberia Malaria Behavior Survey was fielded in December 2021 to March 2022, and the survey results were released in 2023. The survey was carried out by the Breakthrough ACTION project in Liberia in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and several other local organizations. Funding to implement the MBS was provided by PMI and Global Fund (through the NMCP).
Study Zones
Survey Zones and Respondents
Key behaviors at a glance
of children under five with fever had and appropriate care sought for them the same or next day of fever onset
Knowledge: Respondents who knew the importance of seeking care promptly were eight times more likely to take a sick child for prompt and appropriate care.
Response efficacy: Respondents who perceived that care is effective were 1.7 times more likely to seek prompt and appropriate care.
of respondents used a mosquito net every night of the week
Self-efficacy: Respondents were 7 times more likely to consistently use a net if they felt confident in their ability to do so.
Attitudes: Respondents with favorable attitudes towards net use were 2 times more likely to consistently use nets.
of pregnant women received three or more doses of IPTp during their last pregnancy
Intention: 86% of female respondents intend to take IPTp during a future pregnancy.
Self-efficacy: Women were 4 times more likely to intend to take IPTp in a future pregnancy if they felt confident in their ability to do so.
Downloads.
The survey report, results briefs, and survey questionnaires are available for download below.