How much does malaria vector control quality matter: the epidemiological impact of holed nets and inadequate indoor residual spraying.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insecticide treated nets (ITN) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are the two pillars of malaria vector control in Africa, but both interventions are beset by quality and coverage concerns. Data from three control programs were used to investigate the impact of: 1) the physical deterioration of ITNs, and 2) inadequate IRS spray coverage, on their respective protective effectiveness.

Methods

Malaria indicator surveys were carried out in 2009 and 2010 in Bioko Island, mainland Equatorial Guinea and Malawi to monitor infection with P. falciparum in children, mosquito net use, net condition and spray status of houses. Nets were classified by their condition. The association between infection and quality and coverage of interventions was investigated.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Rehman AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3084796 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature