ArticleMedecine tropicale et sante internationale2026
[Comparative study of the ownership and use of long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets in the Man and Korhogo regions (Côte d'Ivoire)].
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Rationale: Malaria remains a significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. To prevent the transmission of the disease, long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets (LLINs) have been periodically distributed in Côte d'Ivoire. This study aims to determine the availability and utilization rate of LLINs in two National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) sentinel sites. A sentinel site is a location selected by the NMCP to ensure continuous, standardized malaria epidemiological, parasitological, and entomological surveillance. Materials and methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to March of 2019. Two hundred heads of households were surveyed in urban (Camp Sea and Logokaha) and rural (Kassiapleu and Kaforo) areas in Man and Korhogo. These two sites have different malaria epidemiological contexts. Data were collected using questionnaires administered to household heads or their representatives at home. The questionnaires gathered information on the household heads' sociodemographic characteristics, their perceptions and knowledge of malaria risk, and their possession of and experience with using LLINs within their households. Results: In at least 70% of cases, households associated malaria transmission with mosquito bites. Additionally, 87% of respondents reported owning at least one LLIN, and 84% said they had used it the previous night. This usage rate exceeds the 80% recommended by the World Health Organization. Conclusion: This study shows that the surveyed populations have a good understanding of LLINs to protect themselves, regardless of the transmission context. However, some results suggest that health authorities could take measures to improve LLIN use among these populations.
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