Net benefits: a multicountry analysis of observational data examining associations between insecticide-treated mosquito nets and health outcomes
Background Several sub-Saharan African countries have rapidly scaled up the number of
households that own insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). Although the efficacy of ITNs …
households that own insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). Although the efficacy of ITNs …
Preventing childhood malaria in Africa by protecting adults from mosquitoes with insecticide-treated nets
Background Malaria prevention in Africa merits particular attention as the world strives
toward a better life for the poorest. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) represent a practical …
toward a better life for the poorest. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) represent a practical …
Which family members use the best nets? An analysis of the condition of mosquito nets and their distribution within households in Tanzania
A Tsuang, J Lines, K Hanson - Malaria journal, 2010 - Springer
Background Household ownership of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) is increasing,
and coverage targets have been revised to address universal coverage with ITNs. However …
and coverage targets have been revised to address universal coverage with ITNs. However …
Factors associated with mosquito net use by individuals in households owning nets in Ethiopia
PM Graves, JM Ngondi, J Hwang, A Getachew… - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Background Ownership of insecticidal mosquito nets has dramatically increased in Ethiopia
since 2006, but the proportion of persons with access to such nets who use them has …
since 2006, but the proportion of persons with access to such nets who use them has …
Insecticide-treated nets utilization and associated factors among under-5 years old children in Mirab-Abaya District, Gamo-Gofa Zone, Ethiopia
Background Malaria can be prevented using cost-effective interventions. It can be prevented
at large via the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). The use of ITNs decreases …
at large via the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). The use of ITNs decreases …
Assessing whether universal coverage with insecticide-treated nets has been achieved: is the right indicator being used?
Background/methods Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are the primary tool for malaria vector
control in sub-Saharan Africa, and have been responsible for an estimated two-thirds of the …
control in sub-Saharan Africa, and have been responsible for an estimated two-thirds of the …
Delivery systems for insecticide treated and untreated mosquito nets in Africa: categorization and outcomes achieved
Introduction Coverage of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in sub-Saharan Africa is still low
despite their proven efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Delivery systems for ITNs …
despite their proven efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Delivery systems for ITNs …
Factors associated with use and non-use of mosquito nets owned in Oromia and Amhara regional states, Ethiopia
CA Baume, R Reithinger, S Woldehanna - Malaria Journal, 2009 - Springer
Background Many countries across sub-Saharan Africa are rapidly increasing insecticide-
treated net (ITN) coverage to combat malaria, but systematic data on the use of those ITNs …
treated net (ITN) coverage to combat malaria, but systematic data on the use of those ITNs …
Estimating the number of insecticide-treated nets required by African households to reach continent-wide malaria coverage targets
JM Miller, EL Korenromp, BL Nahlen, RW Steketee - Jama, 2007 - jamanetwork.com
ContextAfrican countries are scaling up malaria interventions, especially insecticide-treated
nets (ITNs), for which ambitious coverage targets have been set. ObjectiveTo estimate how …
nets (ITNs), for which ambitious coverage targets have been set. ObjectiveTo estimate how …
The Use of Mosquito Nets and the Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Infection in Rural South Central Somalia
Background There have been resurgent efforts in Africa to estimate the public health impact
of malaria control interventions such as insecticide treated nets (ITNs) following substantial …
of malaria control interventions such as insecticide treated nets (ITNs) following substantial …