A longitudinal study of the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Zambia
KR Tan, J Coleman, B Smith, B Hamainza… - Malaria journal, 2016 - Springer
Background A key goal of malaria control is to achieve universal access to, and use of, long-
lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) among people at risk for malaria. Quantifying the number of …
lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) among people at risk for malaria. Quantifying the number of …
Field durability of the same type of long-lasting insecticidal net varies between regions in Nigeria due to differences in household behaviour and living conditions
Background With the recent publication of WHO-recommended methods to estimate net
survival, comparative analyses from different areas have now become possible. With this in …
survival, comparative analyses from different areas have now become possible. With this in …
'To be honest, women do everything': understanding roles of men and women in net care and repair in Southern Tanzania
A Dillip, ZM Mboma, G Greer, LM Lorenz - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background In Tanzania, the roles of men and women are classified based on the
local cultural context. While men are usually the breadwinners, women are traditionally …
local cultural context. While men are usually the breadwinners, women are traditionally …
Impact of a behaviour change intervention on long-lasting insecticidal net care and repair behaviour and net condition in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
H Koenker, A Kilian, G Hunter, A Acosta, L Scandurra… - Malaria journal, 2015 - Springer
Background While some data on net durability have been accumulating in recent years,
including formative qualitative research on attitudes towards net care and repair, no data are …
including formative qualitative research on attitudes towards net care and repair, no data are …
What happens to lost nets: a multi-country analysis of reasons for LLIN attrition using 14 household surveys in four countries
H Koenker, A Kilian, C Zegers de Beyl… - Malaria journal, 2014 - Springer
Background While significant focus has been given to net distribution, little is known about
what is done with nets that leave a household, either to be used by others or when they are …
what is done with nets that leave a household, either to be used by others or when they are …
Bed net care practices and associated factors in western Kenya
EM Santos, JE Coalson, ET Jacobs, YC Klimentidis… - Malaria journal, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and long-lasting insecticidal nets
(LLINs) are effective for malaria prevention and are designed to provide nearly 5 years of …
(LLINs) are effective for malaria prevention and are designed to provide nearly 5 years of …
A survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding malaria and bed nets on Bubaque Island, Guinea-Bissau
H Hutchins, G Power, T Ant, E Teixeira da Silva… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Malaria remains a significant public health problem in Guinea-Bissau, West
Africa. Government control measures include bed net distribution campaigns, however, local …
Africa. Government control measures include bed net distribution campaigns, however, local …
Malaria education interventions addressing bed net care and repair practices: a systematic review
EM Santos, DJ McClelland, CE Shelly… - … and Global Health, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Education intervention effectiveness to improve bed net care and repair knowledge or
practices is unclear. To assess intervention effectiveness, we systematically reviewed eight …
practices is unclear. To assess intervention effectiveness, we systematically reviewed eight …
Impact of a behaviour change communication programme on net durability in eastern Uganda
MH Helinski, G Namara, H Koenker, A Kilian, G Hunter… - Malaria journal, 2015 - Springer
Background The importance of net durability and the average useful life of a net is
increasingly recognized as one of the critical factors that determine how often nets need to …
increasingly recognized as one of the critical factors that determine how often nets need to …
[HTML][HTML] Insufficient duration of insecticidal efficacy of Yahe® insecticide-treated nets in Papua New Guinea
N Bubun, E Anetul, M Koinari, PH Johnson… - Malaria …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are the backbone of anti-malarial vector control
in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Over recent years the quality and performance of ITNs …
in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Over recent years the quality and performance of ITNs …