Effect of a spatial repellent on malaria incidence in an area of western Kenya characterised by high malaria transmission, insecticide resistance, and universal coverage of insecticide treated nets (part of the AEGIS Consortium): a cluster-randomised, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spatial repellent products are used for prevention of insect bites, and a body of evidence exists on spatial repellent entomological efficacy. A new option for vector control, spatial repellent products are designed to release active ingredient into the air for disruption of human-vector contact thereby reducing human exposure to mosquito-borne pathogens. Clinical trials have shown spatial repellent epidemiological efficacy against Aedes-borne viruses but inconclusive outcomes against malaria. We aimed to show and quantify the protective efficacy of spatial repellents in reducing malaria infection incidence in Busia County, Kenya.

Methods

A prospective, cluster-randomised, controlled trial in Busia County, western Kenya was done to quantify the efficacy of a trans

SUBMITTER: Ochomo EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841304 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature