ArticleJournal of parasitology research2021
Ownership and Utilisation of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Tiko Health District, Southwest Region, Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Under utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is challenging malaria elimination program in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards uncomplicated malaria management and LLIN use in Kumba and Muyuka, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Suboptimal distribution and utilization of antenatal care given bed Nets undermine pregnant women's protection in Benin: a prospective field study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Evaluating the cost of malaria elimination by Anopheles gambiae precision guided SIT in the Upper River region, The Gambia.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Durability of PBO nets (Olyset Plus®), 12 months after their distribution in Bertoua, Cameroon.Parasite epidemiology and control · 2024Article
- Long lasting insecticidal nets utilization and associated factors among households of West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Utility of plasma anti-gSG6-P1 IgG levels in determining changes in Anopheles gambiae bite rates in a rural area of Cameroon.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Setting up a data system for monitoring malaria vaccine introduction readiness and uptake in 42 health districts in Cameroon.BMJ global health · 2024Article
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- Bacteria profiles and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of isolates from beds and door handles of hospital wards in Tiko Health District, Cameroon.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
- Malaria parasitaemia and its impact on biological parameters among children <16 years old attending the Nkwen District Hospital, Cameroon.MalariaWorld journal · 2024Article
- Utilization of insecticide-treated nets and associated factors among childbearing women in Northern Nigeria.Malaria journal · 2023Article
- Factors associated with the ownership and use of insecticide-treated nets in Guinea: an analysis of the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey.Malaria journal · 2023Article
- Impact of long lasting insecticidal nets on asymptomatic malaria during pregnancy, in a rural and urban setting in Cameroon.Parasite epidemiology and control · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionMalaria is and remains a serious health concern in Africa. In Cameroon, where malaria is endemic and a major public health problem, the major control measure put in place is the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). In the Tiko Health District (THD), the challenges have been to assess and to evaluate the ownership and utilisation of LLINs. This study sought to assess the ownership and utilisation rates of LLINs in the THD.
resultsThe ownership of at least one LLIN per household, coverage, and accessibility were, respectively, 89%, 56.2%, and 66.3%, while installing LLINs on all beds in the household, sleeping under LLINs the previous night (SULPN), and universal utilisation were 72%, 24.9%, and 14.1%, respectively. Factors significantly associated with the ownership of at least one LLIN per household were respondent's age and gender. Heat (21.1%) and forgetfulness (6.5%) were the main reasons postulated for irregular utilisation of LLINs.
conclusionThe ownership LLINs failed to guarantee utilisation and definitely effective control of malaria in the THD, as expected. Continuous and appropriate use of LLINs is indispensable, in addition to periodic sanitation, booster campaigns of LLIN distribution, and evaluation research for effective prevention and control of malaria.
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