Perception of Malaria Patients About Malaria Treatment in Manokwari Regency, West Papua

Abstract

Background: Malaria still ranks first among the top 10 diseases in West Papua Province based on morbidity studies and the recording and reporting of health service facilities in districts/cities, both patients who receive treatment at health centers and hospitals. Manokwari Regency is an endemic malaria area. People's behavior in treating malaria is influenced by socioeconomic background, people with low economic levels tend to do self-medication by buying drugs at pharmacies,
drug stores, and stalls, and choosing traditional medicine. The use of drugs that are not by the standards will cause plasmodium resistance,
Method: The design of this study is qualitative research using a phenomenological study approach to explore the perception of malaria patients about malaria treatment in Manokwari district, West Papua Province. The participants involved in this study were 5 people. The analysis was used using the method developed by Colaizzi.
Result: from the results of the analysis, 4 themes were obtained, namely: Perception of malaria, Perception of drug side effects, Perception of malaria treatment information from health workers
Conclusion: A good perception of malaria, treatment, drug side effects, and good information support from health workers will support the public to remain compliant and consistent in undergoing Malaria therapy.