Costs and effects of two public sector delivery channels for long-lasting insecticidal nets in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Uganda, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) have been predominantly delivered through two public sector channels: targeted campaigns or routine antenatal care (ANC) services. Their combination in a mixed-model strategy is being advocated to quickly increase LLIN coverage and maintain it over time, but there is little evidence on the efficiency of each system. This study evaluated the two delivery channels regarding LLIN retention and use, and estimated the associated costs, to contribute towards the evidence-base on LLIN delivery channels in Uganda.

Methods

Household surveys were conducted 5-7 months after LLIN distribution, combining questionnaires with visual verification of LLIN presence. Focus groups and interviews were conducted to further investigate de

SUBMITTER: Kolaczinski JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2868859 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature