Reported reasons for not using a mosquito net when one is available: a review of the published literature
Background A review of the barriers to mosquito net use in malaria-endemic countries has
yet to be presented in the published literature despite considerable research interest in this …
yet to be presented in the published literature despite considerable research interest in this …
Ownership and use of insecticide-treated nets during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: a review
M Singh, G Brown, SJ Rogerson - Malaria journal, 2013 - Springer
Over the past decade, significant gains have been made in the implementation of malaria
prevention measures in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa, including the distribution of …
prevention measures in pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa, including the distribution of …
Coverage and system efficiencies of insecticide-treated nets in Africa from 2000 to 2017
Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) for malaria control are widespread but coverage remains
inadequate. We developed a Bayesian model using data from 102 national surveys …
inadequate. We developed a Bayesian model using data from 102 national surveys …
Understanding the gap between access and use: a qualitative study on barriers and facilitators to insecticide-treated net use in Ghana
Background Mass and continuous distribution channels have significantly increased access
to insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ghana since 2000. Despite these gains, a large gap …
to insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ghana since 2000. Despite these gains, a large gap …
Changing patterns of malaria epidemiology between 2002 and 2010 in Western Kenya: the fall and rise of malaria
Background The impact of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) on reducing malaria incidence is
shown mainly through data collection from health facilities. Routine evaluation of long-term …
shown mainly through data collection from health facilities. Routine evaluation of long-term …
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 …
Decreased motivation in the use of insecticide-treated nets in a malaria endemic area in Burkina Faso
LP Toé, O Skovmand, KR Dabiré, A Diabaté, Y Diallo… - Malaria journal, 2009 - Springer
Background The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITN) is an important tool in the Roll Back
Malaria (RBM) strategy. For ITNs to be effective they need to be used correctly. Previous …
Malaria (RBM) strategy. For ITNs to be effective they need to be used correctly. Previous …
Coverage of malaria protection in pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: a synthesis and analysis of national survey data
Background Insecticide-treated nets and intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine–
pyrimethamine are recommended for the control of malaria during pregnancy in endemic …
pyrimethamine are recommended for the control of malaria during pregnancy in endemic …
Outdoor-sleeping and other night-time activities in northern Ghana: implications for residual transmission and malaria prevention
Background Despite targeted indoor residual spraying (IRS) over a six-year period and free
mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), malaria rates in northern …
mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), malaria rates in northern …
Age and gender trends in insecticide-treated net use in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis
B Olapeju, I Choiriyyah, M Lynch, A Acosta, S Blaufuss… - Malaria journal, 2018 - Springer
Background The degree to which insecticide-treated net (ITN) supply accounts for age and
gender disparities in ITN use among household members is unknown. This study explores …
gender disparities in ITN use among household members is unknown. This study explores …