Measuring and characterizing night time human behaviour as it relates to residual malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: a review of the published literature
Background Malaria cases and deaths decreased dramatically in recent years, largely due
to effective vector control interventions. Persistence of transmission after good coverage has …
to effective vector control interventions. Persistence of transmission after good coverage has …
[HTML][HTML] Increasing challenges of malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa: Priorities for public health research and policymakers
The ever-increasing cases and mortality due to malaria remains one of the most important
public health threats, especially in sub-Saharan Africa—where this burden is considerably …
public health threats, especially in sub-Saharan Africa—where this burden is considerably …
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 …
Human behaviour and residual malaria transmission in Zanzibar: findings from in-depth interviews and direct observation of community events
Background Zanzibar has maintained malaria prevalence below 1% for the past decade, yet
elimination remains elusive despite high coverage of core vector control interventions. As …
elimination remains elusive despite high coverage of core vector control interventions. As …
Methods and indicators for measuring patterns of human exposure to malaria vectors
Background Effective targeting and evaluation of interventions that protect against adult
malaria vectors requires an understanding of how gaps in personal protection arise. An …
malaria vectors requires an understanding of how gaps in personal protection arise. An …
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 …
Recalculating the net use gap: a multi-country comparison of ITN use versus ITN access
H Koenker, A Kilian - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Use of insecticide treated nets is widely recognized as one of the main interventions to
prevent malaria and high use rates are a central goal of malaria programs. The gap between …
prevent malaria and high use rates are a central goal of malaria programs. The gap between …
Human behavior, livelihood, and malaria transmission in two sites of Papua New Guinea
D Rodríguez-Rodríguez, M Katusele… - The Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Malaria transmission is currently resurging in Papua New Guinea (PNG). In
addition to intervention coverage, social and cultural factors influence changes in …
addition to intervention coverage, social and cultural factors influence changes in …
Community perceptions on outdoor malaria transmission in Kilombero Valley, Southern Tanzania
Background The extensive use of indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets
(ITNs) in Africa has contributed to a significant reduction in malaria transmission. Even so …
(ITNs) in Africa has contributed to a significant reduction in malaria transmission. Even so …
Barriers in distribution, ownership and utilization of insecticide-treated mosquito nets among migrant population in Myanmar, 2016: a mixed methods study
SY Linn, TM Maung, JP Tripathy, HD Shewade, SM Oo… - Malaria journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets/long-lasting insecticidal nets
(ITNs/LLINs henceforth referred to as ITNs) is one of the core interventions recommended by …
(ITNs/LLINs henceforth referred to as ITNs) is one of the core interventions recommended by …