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Assessments of Anopheles arabiensis behaviour around bed nets using partial adhesive treatments [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Understanding the behaviour of malaria vectors could lead to improved designs of partially treated insecticidal nets and low-cost nets with less insecticide content.
Matthew J. Kirby, Johnson Matowo, Njelembo J. Mbewe   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Ownership and utilization of bed nets and reasons for use or non-use of bed nets among community members at risk of malaria along the Thai-Myanmar border [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2021
Background With the goal for malaria elimination in Thailand set for 2024, increased coverage and utilization of bed net, especially insecticide-treated net (ITN) or long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) is a key strategy.
Kasama Pooseesod, Daniel M. Parker, Natthani Meemon, Saranath Lawpoolsri, Pratap Singhasivanon, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Liwang Cui, Suparat Phuanukoonnon   +7 more
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Social network correlates of free and purchased insecticide-treated bed nets in rural Uganda [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2022
Background Malaria is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in Uganda. Despite Uganda’s efforts to distribute bed nets, only half of households have achieved the World Health Organization (WHO) Universal Coverage Criteria (one bed net for every two ...
Sae Takada, Paul J. Krezanoski, Viola Nyakato, Vincent Bátwala, A. James O’Malley, Jessica M. Perkins, Alexander C. Tsai, David R. Bangsberg, Nicholas A. Christakis, Akihiro Nishi   +9 more
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Factors influencing consistent use of bed nets for the control of malaria among children under 5 years in Soroti District, North Eastern Uganda [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2022
Background The use of insecticide-treated bed nets has been proven to be effective in reducing malaria transmission in highly endemic areas. Use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has been embraced by many malaria endemic countries.
Anne Ruth Akello, John Paul Byagamy, Samuel Etajak, Charles Stephen Okadhi, Adoke Yeka   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Behavioral interactions of bed bugs with long-lasting pyrethroid-treated bed nets: challenges for vector control [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2022
Background Widespread vector control has been essential in reducing the global incidence and prevalence of malaria, despite now stalled progress. Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) have historically been, and remain, one of the most commonly ...
Christopher C. Hayes, Coby Schal
doaj   +2 more sources

Perceptions on use of insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent malaria: a qualitative assessment in two rural districts of Zambézia province in Mozambique [PDF]

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2023
Background. Malaria prevention in Africa merits particular attention as the world strives toward a better life for the poorest. The insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are one of the malaria control strategies that, due to their cost effectiveness, are ...
Amílcar Magaço, Réka Maulide Cane, Pedroso Nhassengo, Sílvia Pedro, Carlos Botão, Sérgio Chicumbe   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Optimization of long-lasting insecticidal bed nets for resistance management: a modelling study and user-friendly app [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Up until the present, pyrethroid-treated bed nets have been a key tool for vector control in the fight against malaria. A global system that sets standards and facilitates procurement has successfully driven down the price of these bed nets to
Philip G. Madgwick, Matthias Wubs, Ricardo Kanitz   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets and associated factors among households in Pawie District, Benshangul Gumuz, Northwest Ethiopia [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Introduction: Insecticide-treated bed nets are often used as a physical barrier to prevent infection of malaria. In Sub-Saharan Africa, one of the most important ways of reducing the malaria burden is the utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets ...
Tilahun Merga, Mesafint Molla Adane, Tebkew Shibabaw, Fekie Ahemed Salah, Lemessa Jira Ejigu, Sileshi Mulatu   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Unforeseen misuses of bed nets in fishing villages along Lake Victoria

Malaria Journal, 2008
Background To combat malaria, the Kenya Ministry of Health and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have distributed insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) for use over beds, with coverage for children under five years of age increasing rapidly.
Satoshi Kaneko, Gabriel O Dida, Noboru Minakawa   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Level of awareness and utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets among medical students as measures for reducing malaria episodes [PDF]

Scientific Reports
This study examined the level of awareness and utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets among medical students as measures for reducing malaria episodes in Delta State University, Abraka.
Mary Isioma Ofili, Bartholomew Chukwuebuka Nwogueze   +1 more
doaj   +2 more sources