The status of ownership and utilization of long-lasting insecticidal treated nets in war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Malaria is a major public health problem, with nearly half of the world's population at risk. In Ethiopia, despite prevention efforts, malaria continues to be a significant issue, particularly in the post-war Tigray region. Insecticide-treated net (ITN) is a key preventive tool, but data on its distribution and usage in this region are limited. A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2024 across 24 randomly selected districts, involving 2,338 households. Data were collected using Open Data Kit and analyzed with SPSS version 21, with statistical significance set at P < 0.05. The findings revealed that 58.1% (95% CI 56.1-59.9) of households owned at least one ITN, and 61.6% (95% CI 59.1-64.2) reported using it the previous night. Multivariable logistic

SUBMITTER: Gebrekidan GB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310922 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature