Caregivers’ knowledge and utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets among under-five children in Osun State, Southwest, Nigeria

Caregivers’ knowledge and utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets among under-five children in Osun State, Southwest, Nigeria

Abstract Background Utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) has been associated with reduction of malaria incidence, especially among children. The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey revealed Osun State had the least proportion (5.7%) of under-five children (U5) who slept under...

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Main Authors: Oluwaseyi K. Israel, Olufunmilayo I. Fawole, Ayo S. Adebowale, IkeOluwapo O. Ajayi, Oyindamola B. Yusuf, Abisola Oladimeji, Olufemi Ajumobi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Long-lasting insecticidal net
Under-five children
Malaria prevention
Caregivers knowledge
Nigeria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2383-5

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