Coverage and usage of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) within households: associated factors and effect on the prevalance of malaria parasitemia in the Mount Cameroon area

Coverage and usage of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) within households: associated factors and effect on the prevalance of malaria parasitemia in the Mount Cameroon area

Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are a widely used tool that has been proven to be effective in the prevention and control of malaria in malaria endemic countries. However, usage varies among households and can greatly affect the benefits of ITNs as a control tool for malaria tran...

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Main Authors: Charles Njumkeng, Tobias O. Apinjoh, Judith K. Anchang-Kimbi, Elvis T. Amin, Elvis A. Tanue, Clarisse Njua-Yafi, Eric A. Achidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Coverage
Usage
ITNS
Households
Malaria
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7555-x

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