[HTML][HTML] Systematic review of indoor residual spray efficacy and effectiveness against Plasmodium falciparum in Africa

E Sherrard-Smith, JT Griffin, P Winskill, V Corbel… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Indoor residual spraying (IRS) is an important part of malaria control. There is a growing list
of insecticide classes; pyrethroids remain the principal insecticide used in bednets but …

[HTML][HTML] Community knowledge, attitude, practices and beliefs associated with persistence of malaria transmission in North-western and Southern regions of Tanzania

EA Liheluka, IS Massawe, MG Chiduo, CI Mandara… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Despite significant decline in the past two decades, malaria is still a major
public health concern in Tanzania; with over 93% of the population still at risk. Community …

[HTML][HTML] A good night's sleep and the habit of net use: perceptions of risk and reasons for bed net use in Bukoba and Zanzibar

HM Koenker, D Loll, D Rweyemamu, AS Ali - Malaria Journal, 2013 - Springer
Background Intensive malaria control interventions in the United Republic of Tanzania have
contributed to reductions in malaria prevalence. Given that malaria control remains reliant …

[HTML][HTML] Malaria screening at the workplace in Cameroon

CN Mbohou, LPK Foko, HN Nyabeyeu, C Tonga… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Malaria remains a major health problem in Cameroon; It accounts for 38% of consultations,
24% of deaths and 36.8% of absenteeism in the country. The negative economic impact of …

[HTML][HTML] Community knowledge and acceptance of indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in Mozambique: a qualitative study

A Magaço, C Botão, P Nhassengo, M Saide, A Ubisse… - Malaria Journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Malaria control remains a leading health challenge in Mozambique. Indoor
residual spraying (IRS) is an effective strategy to control malaria transmission, but there are …

[HTML][HTML] Malaria prevention practices and associated environmental risk factors in a rural community in Wakiso district, Uganda

D Musoke, G Miiro, R Ndejjo, G Karani, K Morris… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Besides use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and indoor residual
spraying (IRS), other complimentary measures including suitable housing structures, and …

Knowledge and practices on malaria prevention in two rural communities in Wakiso District, Uganda

D Musoke, G Karani, JC Ssempebwa, S Etajak… - African health …, 2015 - ajol.info
Background: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda particularly
among children under 5 years of age. Objectives: The study assessed the knowledge and …

[HTML][HTML] Applying citizen science for malaria prevention in Rwanda: an integrated conceptual framework

D Asingizwe, PM Poortvliet, CJM Koenraadt… - … -Wageningen Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Malaria remains a major threat to public health. Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Nets
(LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) have been widely adopted as important malaria …

[HTML][HTML] Role of individual perceptions in the consistent use of malaria preventive measures: mixed methods evidence from rural Rwanda

D Asingizwe, PM Poortvliet, CJM Koenraadt… - Malaria journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Malaria preventive measures, including long-lasting insecticide-treated bet nets
(LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and controlling mosquito breeding sites, are key …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing IRS performance in a gender-integrated vector control programme on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, 2010–2021

KR DeBoer, LM Vaz, TA Ondo Mfumu, JAM Nlang… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Indoor residual spraying (IRS) is a common vector control strategy in countries
with high malaria burden. Historically, social norms have prevented women from working in …