Knowledge and Utilization of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets among Freely Supplied Households in Wonago Woreda; Southern Ethiopia
Ethiop. j. health dev. (Online)
; 22(1): 34-41, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Free distribution of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) for households in malarious areas is currently underway in Ethiopia to prevent malaria. Adequate follow-up of its utilization and status is lacking.Objectives:
To assess utilization of ITNs by households and under-five children; and the factors affecting its utilization among freely supplied households.Methods:
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Wonago Woreda; Southern Ethiopia; in June and July 2006. Malarious kebeles of the study Town (one of the towns in the Woreda); and 650 households freely supplied with at least one ITN were randomly selected using proportional allocation to size.Results:
Of the 944 freely supplied ITNs to 638 households; 649 (68.8) were reported as being used by households. The use of at least one ITN was reported by 482 (75.5) households; and under-five children who slept under ITN in the previous night were 452 (58.0). Availability of separate bedroom significantly increased the use of ITN by households. In addition; possession of two or more ITNs and perception that ITN prevents from mosquito bite were significantly associated with utilization of ITNs by households and under-five children.Conclusion:
Not all ITNs supplied to households were used. Its utilization was affected by the unavailability of separate bedroom; less number of ITNs supplied and less perception of ITNs as main preventive measures of malaria. A strong health education program is needed for promoting the proper utilization of this newly adopted malaria control strategy
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Main subject:
Family Characteristics
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Mosquito Control
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Knowledge
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Insecticides
Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Ethiop. j. health dev. (Online)
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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