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Insecticide-treated net utilization and associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: evidence from the recent national demographic and health surveys, 2011–2022 [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background The pregnant woman, the fetus, and the newborn child are all at risk from malaria infection in sub-Saharan Africa. Employing insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) is one of the most efficient methods for avoiding malaria among expectant ...
Bewuketu Terefe, Adane Habtie, Bogale Chekole   +2 more
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Impact of mass distribution on insecticide-treated net coverage and usage in three high burden malaria provinces of Papua New Guinea [PDF]

Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Background Papua New Guinea (PNG) completed five nation-wide mass distributions of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in the last 15 years. Despite this considerable achievement, malaria cases in PNG are rising.
John B. Keven, Melanie Koinari, Christine Pombreaw, Micah Muri, Celine Figa, Clara Are, Solomon Lagur, John Cowan, Beatrice R. Egid, Jacob Kisomb, Petrina Johnson, Maria Ome-Kaius, Lincoln Timinao, Leanne J. Robinson, Moses Laman, Stephan Karl   +15 more
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Insecticide-treated net utilization and associated factors among infants in Southwestern Nigeria [PDF]

Malaria Journal
Background Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) are essential tools to reduce malaria transmission, morbidity and mortality, especially among children in sub-Saharan Africa. Tĥere is need for context-specific evidence regarding the prevalence of ITN usage and
Olumide Thomas Adeleke, Morenikeji Folasade Olawuwo, Timothy Kayode Samson, Akeem Opeyemi Akinbode, Oludamola Victoria Adeleke   +4 more
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Evaluating the effectiveness of insecticide-treated net use in preventing malaria among children under five: a quasi-experimental study [PDF]

Tropical Medicine and Health
Background Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity among children under five in Ghana despite widespread deployment of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). Understanding the effectiveness of ITN use under routine programmatic conditions is essential for
Kennedy Mensah Osei, Abraham Awonboro Adiak, Whiejong Han   +2 more
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Individual, community and region level predictors of insecticide-treated net use among women in Uganda: a multilevel analysis [PDF]

Malaria Journal, 2020
Background Use of insecticide-treated net (ITN) has been identified by the World Health Organization as an effective approach for malaria prevention. The government of Uganda has instituted measures to enhance ITN supply over the past decade, however ...
Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Yusuf Olushola Kareem, Sanni Yaya   +2 more
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Utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets and associated factors among households in Pawie District, Benshangul Gumuz, Northwest Ethiopia

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
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Evaluation of a continuous community-based ITN distribution pilot in Lainya County, South Sudan 2012–2013

Malaria Journal, 2017
Background Continuous distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has now been accepted as one way of sustaining ITN universal coverage. Community-based channels offer an interesting means of delivering ITNs to households to sustain universal ITN ...
Albert Kilian, Lisa Woods Schnurr, Tafadzwa Matova, Richmond Ato Selby, Kojo Lokko, Sean Blaufuss, Miatta Zenabu Gbanya, Ruth Allan, Hannah Koenker, Martin Swaka, George Greer, Megan Fotheringham, Lilia Gerberg, Matthew Lynch   +13 more
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Insecticide-treated bed net utilization and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Malaria infection during pregnancy endangers the pregnant woman, fetus, and newborn child. Thus, the use of an insecticide-treated net (ITN) is one of the most frequently advised methods for preventing malaria during pregnancy.
Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Getachew Asmare Adella, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Berihun Bantie, Natnael Moges, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom   +17 more
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Utilization of insecticide treated bed net and associated factors among households of Kola Diba town, North Gondar, Amhara region, Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective The primary aim of this study was to assess the utilization of an insecticide-treated bed net on the preceding night and associated factors among households of Kola Diba town in 2017. Results Of the 260 households, 239 (91.9%) (95% CI = 88.5–95%
Melaku Birhanu Alemu, Meles Addisu Asnake, Melaku Yilma Lemma, Melkitu Fentie Melak, Melaku Kindie Yenit   +4 more
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Best practices for an insecticide-treated bed net distribution programme in sub-Saharan eastern Africa

Malaria Journal, 2011
Insecticide-treated bed nets are the preeminent malaria control means; though there is no consensus as to a best practice for large-scale insecticide-treated bed net distribution.
Sexton Alexis R
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