Malaria No More: Malaria Griot Project

Vox Pop
What is Malaria?
Location: SE Washington, DC (Navy Yard area), USA Participants: 7 males & 6 females randomly selected Background: Students & professionals

Eric Ndofor

Shocking:
Respondent had a hard time figuring out what malaria is

1. err I think it causes like Blindness 2. Malaria iiiiss a bacteria in water & food transmitted by a parasite to people
3. emm heard about it on TV maybe, but cant remember what it is

Basic:
Respondents who barely know what malaria is said:
1. (thinking) a disease in areas with sewage, controlled by bed nets 2. Mmmm a disease obtained when you dwell in or drink dirty water, can be controlled with camoquine or DDT proposed by the UN 3. a global disease transmitted by mosquitoes & really problematic 4. I just know it is a disease common in Africa

Informed:
Respondent is well travelled, educated or been sick with malaria
Somewhat complete definition a respondent:

KEY PHRASES USED Disease common in developing countries Caused by a parasite plasmodium Causes fever & death

A disease caused by plasmodium & transmitted by mosquitoes, resulting to fever, vomiting, yellow urine & weakness

Shots are needed for travelers

Transmitted Person-toperson but Treatable Shots, prophylaxis & treatment not covered by insurance Thank you