Malaria knowledge and bed net use in three transmission settings in southern Africa

Malaria knowledge and bed net use in three transmission settings in southern Africa

Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) reduce malaria morbidity and mortality in endemic areas. Despite increasing availability, the use of ITNs remains limited in some settings. Poor malaria knowledge is a barrier to the widespread use of ITNs. The goal of this study was to assess the...

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Main Authors: Mufaro Kanyangarara, Harry Hamapumbu, Edmore Mamini, James Lupiya, Jennifer C. Stevenson, Sungano Mharakurwa, Mike Chaponda, Philip E. Thuma, Lovemore Gwanzura, Shungu Munyati, Modest Mulenga, Douglas E. Norris, William J. Moss, For the Southern Africa International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Insecticide-treated nets
Local knowledge
Malaria prevention and control
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2178-8

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