Informing new or improved vector control tools for reducing the malaria burden in Tanzania: a qualitative exploration of perceptions of mosquitoes and methods for their control among the residents of Dar es Salaam

Informing new or improved vector control tools for reducing the malaria burden in Tanzania: a qualitative exploration of perceptions of mosquitoes and methods for their control among the residents of Dar es Salaam

Abstract Background The effectiveness of malaria prevention with long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying is limited by emerging insecticide resistance, evasive mosquito behaviours that include outdoor biting, sub-optimal implementation and inappropriate use. New vector control in...

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Main Authors: Christina Makungu, Stephania Stephen, Salome Kumburu, Nicodem J. Govella, Stefan Dongus, Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon, Gerry F. Killeen, Caroline Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Mosquito
Malaria
Community perceptions
Qualitative
Photovoice
Bed net
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-017-2056-9

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