The Potential of Digital Data Collection Tools for Long-lasting Insecticide-Treated Net Mass Campaigns in Nigeria: Formative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nigeria has the world's largest malaria burden, accounting for 27% of the world's malaria cases and 23% of malaria mortality globally. This formative study describes the operational process of the mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) during a campaign program in Nigeria.

Objective

This study aims to assess whether and how digital data collection and management tools can change current practices and help resolve major implementation issues.

Methods

Qualitative data on the technical features and operational processes of paper-based and information and communication technology (ICT)-based systems in the Edo and Kwara states from June 2 to 30, 2017, were collected on the basis of documented operation manuals, field observations, an

SUBMITTER: Jo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8538022 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature