Disparities in long-lasting insecticidal bed net usage and malaria burden 2 years after a mass distribution campaign in central Cote d'Ivoire: A cross-sectional survey prior to a cluster randomised trial.

ABSTRACT: Identifying and tackling inequities in long-lasting insecticidal bed net (LLIN) coverage and usage is key in reducing malaria burden. This baseline study, prior to an LLIN trial, describes factors associated with LLIN usage and malaria infection prevalence, two years after a mass distribution in Côte d'Ivoire. In July 2023, cross-sectional data were obtained from randomly selected individuals of all ages in each of 33 study clusters, capturing information on socio-economic status, LLIN ownership, usage and results of malaria rapid diagnostic tests. Random-effects multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to assess factors associated with LLIN usage and malaria infection. A total of 1,672 participants were recruited. LLIN ownership and access were 66.3% (95% CI: 59.4-73.2) and 27

SUBMITTER: Sih C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12826475 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature