Country Results
The Tanzania Malaria Behavior Survey was fielded in June and July 2021 in conjunction with the low transmission Malaria Behavior Survey in Zanzibar. The survey was carried out by the Breakthrough ACTION project in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative, and several other local organizations.
Study Zones
Survey regions and respondents
Key behaviors at a glance
of children under five with fever had prompt and appropriate care sought for them the same or the next day of fever onset
Perceptions of community health workers: Respondents with favorable perceptions of CHWs had 7 times higher odds of seeking prompt and appropriate care.
Self-efficacy: 95% of respondents were confident in their ability to seek testing and treatment for malaria.
of respondents used an ITN every night of the week before the survey
Self-efficacy: Respondents were 5 times more likely to consistently use a net if they felt confident in their ability to do so.
Attitudes: Respondents with favorable attitudes were almost 3 times more likely to consistently use a net consistently.
of pregnant women received three or more doses of IPTp
Intention: 95% of female respondents intend to take IPTp during a future pregnancy.
Spousal communication: Respondents who discussed ANC attendance with their spouse or partners were almost twice as likely to intend to initiate ANC in the first trimester during a subsequent pregnancy.