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DOI | 10.1186/s12936-015-0546-1 |
Investigating the acceptability of non-mesh, long-lasting insecticidal nets amongst nomadic communities in Garissa County, Kenya using a prospective, longitudinal study design and cross-sectional household surveys | |
Gore-Langton, Georgia R.1; Mungai, James2; Alenwi, Nfornuh2; Abagira, Abdulla3; Bicknell, Owen M.4; Harrison, Rebecca1; Hassan, Farah A.3; Munga, Stephen5; Njoroge, Francis3; Juma, Elizabeth6; Allan, Richard1 | |
通讯作者 | Gore-Langton, Georgia R. |
来源期刊 | MALARIA JOURNAL
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ISSN | 1475-2875 |
出版年 | 2015 |
卷号 | 14 |
英文摘要 | Background: North East Kenya is an area of semi-arid terrain, prone to malaria epidemics. The distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has long been a key malaria intervention, however, for nomadic populations who live and sleep outside, in harsh climates and areas with increasing reports of exophagic behaviour of mosquitoes, traditional LLINs are often inadequate. This study investigates the acceptability of non-mesh LLINs, specifically designed to suit nomadic, outdoor sleeping communities. Methods: In September 2011, 13,922 non-mesh LLINs were distributed to 8,511 nomadic households in Garissa County, North East Province, Kenya. A prospective, longitudinal study design was used to assess the acceptability of this novel type of LLIN. Cross-sectional household surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIs) were used to collect data on attitudes and practices regarding the Dumuria nets. Results: A very high level of acceptability was reported with 95.3% of respondents stating they liked the nets. Of the factors reportedly determining net use the most frequently mentioned was "vulnerability". Of those with concerns about the nets, the colour (white) was the most frequently reported. Conclusion: The tailoring of LLINs to specific communities and contexts leads to increased levels of acceptability. Large-scale, blanket net distribution campaigns, which are currently the standard practice, do not cater for the specific and nuanced needs of the differing communities they often serve. This non-mesh LLIN offers a highly effective and desirable malaria prevention option to a typically hard to reach and underserved nomadic population at increased risk of malaria infection. |
英文关键词 | Malaria LLINs Non-mesh Exophagy Nomads Acceptability Utilization |
类型 | Article |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | England ; Kenya ; Sudan |
收录类别 | SCI-E |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000349796400001 |
WOS关键词 | ANOPHELES-FUNESTUS ; TREATED NETS ; MALARIA PREVENTION ; UNIVERSAL COVERAGE ; ARABIENSIS ; BEHAVIOR ; DISTRICT ; AFRICA ; INDOOR ; VECTOR |
WOS类目 | Infectious Diseases ; Parasitology ; Tropical Medicine |
WOS研究方向 | Infectious Diseases ; Parasitology ; Tropical Medicine |
资源类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/189153 |
作者单位 | 1.MENTOR Initiat, Crawley, England; 2.MENTOR Initiat, Garissa, Kenya; 3.Minist Hlth, Garissa, Kenya; 4.MENTOR Initiat, Maban, Sudan; 5.Kenya Govt Med Res Ctr, Kisumu, Kenya; 6.Minist Publ Hlth, Nairobi, Kenya |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Gore-Langton, Georgia R.,Mungai, James,Alenwi, Nfornuh,et al. Investigating the acceptability of non-mesh, long-lasting insecticidal nets amongst nomadic communities in Garissa County, Kenya using a prospective, longitudinal study design and cross-sectional household surveys[J],2015,14. |
APA | Gore-Langton, Georgia R..,Mungai, James.,Alenwi, Nfornuh.,Abagira, Abdulla.,Bicknell, Owen M..,...&Allan, Richard.(2015).Investigating the acceptability of non-mesh, long-lasting insecticidal nets amongst nomadic communities in Garissa County, Kenya using a prospective, longitudinal study design and cross-sectional household surveys.MALARIA JOURNAL,14. |
MLA | Gore-Langton, Georgia R.,et al."Investigating the acceptability of non-mesh, long-lasting insecticidal nets amongst nomadic communities in Garissa County, Kenya using a prospective, longitudinal study design and cross-sectional household surveys".MALARIA JOURNAL 14(2015). |
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