ArticleThe Journal of infectious diseases2021
Human Behavior, Livelihood, and Malaria Transmission in Two Sites of Papua New Guinea.
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- Household satisfaction with health services and response strategies to malaria in mountain communities of Uganda.Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene · 2025Article
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- Human and entomological determinants of malaria transmission in the Lihir Islands of Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Analysis of the 24-h biting patterns and human exposures to malaria vectors in south-eastern Tanzania.Parasites & vectors · 2024Article
- Impact of a large-scale fruit and vegetable irrigation scheme on the micro-epidemiology of malaria in southwest Ethiopia.BMC public health · 2024Article
- AnophelesModel: An R package to interface mosquito bionomics, human exposure and intervention effects with models of malaria intervention impact.PLoS computational biology · 2024Article
- Higher outdoor mosquito density and Plasmodium infection rates in and around malaria index case households in low transmission settings of Ethiopia: Implications for vector control.Parasites & vectors · 2024Article
- Late morning biting behaviour of Anopheles funestus is a risk factor for transmission in schools in Siaya, western Kenya.Malaria journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMalaria transmission is currently resurging in Papua New Guinea (PNG). In addition to intervention coverage, social and cultural factors influence changes in epidemiology of malaria in PNG. This study aimed to better understand the role of human behavior in relation to current malaria control efforts.
methodsA mixed-method design was used in 2 sites in PNG. In-depth interviews, focus group discussions, cross-sectional malaria indicator survey, and population census were implemented.
resultsWe identified 7 population groups based on demographics and behavioral patterns with potential relevance to Anopheles exposure. People spend a substantial amount of time outdoors or in semiopen structures. Between 4 pm and 8 am, all types of activities across all groups in both study sites may be exposing individuals to mosquito bites; sleeping under a long-lasting insecticidal net was the exception. The later in the night, the more outdoor presence was concentrated in adult men.
conclusionsOur findings highlight the potential of outdoor exposure to hamper malaria control as people spend a remarkable amount of time outdoors without protection from mosquitoes. To prevent ongoing transmission, targeting of groups, places, and activities with complementary interventions should consider setting-specific human behaviors in addition to epidemiological and entomological data.
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