Assessing ITN textile preferences: A comparative study of polyethylene and polyester nets across different settings in Burkina Faso.

ABSTRACT: Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are crucial for preventing malaria and other vector-borne diseases, effectively reducing transmission and mortality rates. However, their uptake remains low, influenced by textile preferences, with polyester nets being favored for comfort, despite their shorter lifespan compared to other materials. A study in Burkina Faso aimed to understand community preferences for ITN fabrics across different environmental contexts to improve malaria control strategies. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study surveyed and interviewed urban and rural communities in three climatic zones of Burkina Faso to identify socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors shaping ITN material preferences. The study found that 95.2% (95% CI: 94.6-95.7) of participants had a prefe

SUBMITTER: Hien H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12373252 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature