Targeted Behavior Change Communication Using a Mobile Health Platform to Increase Uptake of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Among Pregnant Women in Tanzania: Hati Salama "Secure Voucher" Study Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria remains a significant cause of maternal and neonate morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) represent an important component of malaria prevention and can decrease the adverse health outcomes associated with malaria infection during pregnancy. Voucher programs have been successfully implemented for a variety of initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa, including the distribution of subsidized LLINs in Tanzania. However, mobile messaging for behavior change communication (BCC), in combination with an e-voucher program, has not been explored for malaria prevention.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of mobile messaging in increasing the redemption of e-vouchers for LLINs for pregnant women and adolesc

SUBMITTER: Vey T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11966068 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature