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Malaysian Journal of Health Promotion, Vol 4 (Supplementary 1) 2022
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INTRODUCTION: HIV stigma among Malaysian population is an important tracing indicator
towards eliminating HIV transmission. This study aims to determine the prevalence of HIV
stigma and the predictive model which examine the factors that contribute to HIV Stigma in
Malaysia.
METHODS: This study is a part of the National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2020, a
cross-sectional national survey with a stratified sampling design. HIV knowledge
(adequate/inadequate) and HIV stigma were measured via United Nations General Assembly
Special Session (UNGASS) indicators and the Global Stigma and Discrimination Indicator
Working Group (GSDIW), administered via Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI)
and Self-Administered Questionnaire (SAQ). Complex Sampling Analysis and Multiple Logistic
Regression were used.
RESULTS: A total of 3743 respondents aged 13 years and above participated with a response
rate of 66.8%. The prevalence of adequate HIV knowledge & HIV stigma was 22.6% and 78.7%
respectively. HIV stigma has significant association with inadequate HIV Knowledge [aOR 2.71
(95% CI: 1.52, 3.13)] along with aged group 15-19 years old [aOR 2.28 (95% CI: 1.07, 4.87)],
rural population [aOR 1.51 (95%CI: 1.12, 2.04)] and secondary education [aOR 1.79 (95%CI:
1.29,2.48)].
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: The findings established the burden of HIV Stigma and its
relationship with HIV knowledge. The prediction model also highlighted the population at risk
such as adolescent, rural and secondary education.

ID 65 PREVALENCE OF MALARIA KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES BASED ON
GENDER: FINDINGS IN NATIONAL HEALTH MORBIDITY SURVEY 2020

Mohd Farihan Bin Md Yatim, Faizul Akmal Bin Abdul Rahim & Mohd Amierul Fikri Bin Mahmud
Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia

INTRODUCTION: Malaysia has started malaria control activities since 1901 and successfully
eliminated indigenous human malaria transmission in 2021. However, to sustain as a malaria-
free country, correct knowledge and awareness of malaria among Malaysians are important.
In this study, the correct malaria knowledge and awareness among Malaysians based on
gender were measured.
METHODS: Data was obtained from National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2020. This
nationwide community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using the computer-
assisted telephone interview (CATI) method. The survey included 3,085 respondents from 113
localities. Analysis was done using SPSS v24 with complex sample analysis.
RESULTS: Socio-demographic characteristics analysis were based on all respondents
interviewed and malaria knowledge and preventive measures analysis were based on
respondents who answered correctly of ever heard of malaria questionnaire (n=2491). The
prevalence of correct malaria transmission (through mosquito bites) among male was 90.3%
(95%CI: 87.10%-92.90%) compared to female 93.0% [(95%CI: 90.50%%-94.80%)]. The
prevalence of correct malaria symptoms (fever, chill, rigor) among male was 89.20% (95%CI:
84.70%-92.50%) compared to female [93.60% (95%CI: 91.50%-95.20%)]. Subsequently, the
prevalence of correct risk activities of malaria (fishing in forest) among male was 80.60%
(95%CI: 76.20%-84.30%) compared to female [85.40% (95%CI: 82.20%-88.20%)].
Consequently, the prevalence of correct preventive measures (wearing protective clothing)
among male was 88.00% (95%CI: 84.60%-90.80%) compared to female [89.60% (95%CI:
87.10%-91.70%)].

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