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Barriers in distribution, ownership and utilization of insecticide-treated mosquito nets among migrant population in Myanmar, 2016: a mixed methods study.
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Abstract
backgroundSleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets/long-lasting insecticidal nets (ITNs/LLINs henceforth referred to as ITNs) is one of the core interventions recommended by the World Health Organization to reduce malaria transmission and prevent malaria in high-risk communities, such as migrants, by preventing mosquito bites. The malaria burden among the migrant population is a big challenge for malaria elimination in Myanmar. In this context, this study aimed to assess the ownership and utilization of ITNs and to understand the barriers to distribution and utilization of ITNs among the high-risk migrant communities in the Regional Artemisinin Resistance Initiative (RAI) project areas of Myanmar.
methodsA sequential mixed methods study (quantitative component: cross-sectional study involving analysis of secondary data available from a survey conducted among migrant households in the RAI project areas of Myanmar in 2016 followed by a descriptive qualitative component in 2018). A total of 17 focus group discussions (involving 121 participants) with different groups of migrants and 17 key-informant interviews with key programme stakeholders were conducted in 4 selected townships of RAI project areas.
resultsOf 3230 migrant households, 63.3% had at least one ITN while 36% had sufficient ITNs (i.e., 1 ITN per 2 persons). Regarding ITN utilization, about 52% of household members reported sleeping under an ITN the previous night, which is similar among under-fives and pregnant women. Over half of all bed nets were ITNs, with nearly one-third having holes or already undergone repairs. The qualitative findings revealed that the key challenges for ITN utilization were insufficient ITNs in households and dislike of ITNs. The barriers to ITN distribution were incomplete migrant mapping due to resource constraints (time, money, manpower) and difficulties in transportation and carrying ITNs.
conclusionThis study highlights poor ownership and utilization of ITNs among migrants in the RAI project areas of Myanmar and barriers to their ownership and utilization. To achieve universal coverage and utilization, more programmatic support by the programme is needed to carry out complete migrant mapping and continuous ITN distribution in remote locations.
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