Integrity, use and care of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vector control is an essential component in prevention and control of malaria in malaria endemic areas. Insecticide treated nets is one of the standard tools recommended for malaria vector control. The objective of the study was to determine physical integrity and insecticidal potency of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) used in control of malaria vector in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.

Method

The study targeted households in an area which had received LLINs during mass net distribution in 2016 from Ministry of Health. A total of 420 households were sampled using systematic sampling method, where the household heads consented to participate in the study. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to assess care and use while physical examination was used to

SUBMITTER: Nyangi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8091527 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature