Universal coverage and utilization of free long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Universal coverage and utilization of free long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundMalaria continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, especially among children and pregnant women. The use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) has been recognized and prioritized as a major intervention for malaria prevention in Ghana. This study aims to estab...

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Main Authors:	Seth Kwaku Afagbedzi, Yakubu Alhassan, Ernest Kenu, Keziah Malm, Delia Akosua Benewaah Bandoh, Nana Yaw Peprah, Otubea Owusu Ansah, Chris Guure
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	universal coverage utilization of insecticidal nets long-lasting insecticide nets mosquito nets point mass distribution malaria prevention
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1140604/full

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