Utilization of Insecticide-Treated Nets in Households for Under-5 Children and Associated Factors in East Mesekan District, Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Utilization of Insecticide-Treated Nets in Households for Under-5 Children and Associated Factors in East Mesekan District, Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Introduction: Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are widely used tools that have been proven effective in preventing and controlling malaria. However, usage varies among households and can greatly affect the benefits of ITNs. Thus, this study aimed to assess the household utilization of insecticide-tre...

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Main Authors:	Welyou Kebede, Alemu Tolcha, Negasa Eshete Soboksa, Belay Negassa, Girum Gebremeskel Kanno, Mekonnen Birhanie Aregu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2023-03-01
Series:	Environmental Health Insights
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302231164287

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