The Effect of Free Distribution of Insecticide-Treated Nets on Asymptomatic Plasmodium Parasitemia in Pregnant and Nursing Mothers in a Rural Nigerian Community
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
; 14(1): 19-22, 2011.
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in English
| AIM (Africa)
| ID: biblio-1267049
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Malaria is a major public health problem in Nigeria; with adverse outcomes on the poor; pregnant women and children living in rural communities. A major component of current intervention in roll back malaria (RBM) initiative is vector control and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs). Aims andObjective:
This research studied the impact of free distribution of ITNs on malaria parasitemia in a rural community in Nigeria. Materials andMethods:
This is a longitudinal survey involving 990 pregnant and nursing mothers who received free ITNs between February 2007 and September 2008. Blood samples were collected at contact; then every 2 months to check for malaria parasites using standard methods.Result:
There was a sustained but insignificant rise in asymptomatic malaria parasitemia post-distribution of ITNs.Conclusion:
We conclude that ITN intervention remains important in malaria prophylaxis but must be complemented with awareness campaigns and other vector control strategies
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Malaria
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Plasmodium
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Rural Population
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Pregnant Women
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Insecticide-Treated Bednets
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Malaria
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Language:
English
Journal:
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article