Current and future repellent technologies: the potential of spatial repellents and their place in mosquito-borne disease control
Every year, approximately 700,000 people die from complications associated with etiologic
disease agents transmitted by mosquitoes. While insecticide-based vector control strategies …
disease agents transmitted by mosquitoes. While insecticide-based vector control strategies …
Variation of preventive practices and its association with malaria infection in eastern Indonesia: Findings from community-based survey
Background Geographical variation may likely influence the effectiveness of prevention
efforts for malaria across Indonesia, in addition to factors at the individual level, household …
efforts for malaria across Indonesia, in addition to factors at the individual level, household …
Outdoor-sleeping and other night-time activities in northern Ghana: implications for residual transmission and malaria prevention
Background Despite targeted indoor residual spraying (IRS) over a six-year period and free
mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), malaria rates in northern …
mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), malaria rates in northern …
The Genetic Basis of Host Preference and Resting Behavior in the Major African Malaria Vector, Anopheles arabiensis
Malaria transmission is dependent on the propensity of Anopheles mosquitoes to bite
humans (anthropophily) instead of other dead end hosts. Recent increases in the usage of …
humans (anthropophily) instead of other dead end hosts. Recent increases in the usage of …
Observing the distribution of mosquito bites on humans to inform personal protection measures against malaria and dengue vectors
WP Mponzi, JK Swai, EW Kaindoa, K Kifungo… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Understanding mosquito biting behaviours is important for designing and
evaluating protection methods against nuisance biting and mosquito-borne diseases (eg …
evaluating protection methods against nuisance biting and mosquito-borne diseases (eg …
Factors influencing the use of topical repellents: implications for the effectiveness of malaria elimination strategies
C Gryseels, S Uk, V Sluydts, L Durnez, P Phoeuk… - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
In Cambodia, despite an impressive decline in prevalence over the last 10 years, malaria is
still a public health problem in some parts of the country. This is partly due to vectors that bite …
still a public health problem in some parts of the country. This is partly due to vectors that bite …
Environmental Management and sanitation as a malaria vector control strategy: A qualitative cross-sectional study among stakeholders, Sunyani Municipality, Ghana
SY Agyemang-Badu, E Awuah… - Environmental …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: For centuries malaria infection remains a public health burden globally as well
as in the Sunyani Municipality. This exploratory qualitative study aimed to assess the …
as in the Sunyani Municipality. This exploratory qualitative study aimed to assess the …
Topical repellents for malaria prevention
JCG Figueira, MG Wagah, LB Adipo… - Cochrane Database …, 2023 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Insecticide‐based interventions, such as long‐lasting insecticide‐treated nets
(LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), remain the backbone of malaria vector control …
(LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), remain the backbone of malaria vector control …
Community perceptions on outdoor malaria transmission in Kilombero Valley, Southern Tanzania
Background The extensive use of indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets
(ITNs) in Africa has contributed to a significant reduction in malaria transmission. Even so …
(ITNs) in Africa has contributed to a significant reduction in malaria transmission. Even so …
Efficacy and user acceptability of transfluthrin-treated sisal and hessian decorations for protecting against mosquito bites in outdoor bars
Background A number of mosquito vectors bite and rest outdoors, which contributes to
sustained residual malaria transmission in endemic areas. Spatial repellents are thought to …
sustained residual malaria transmission in endemic areas. Spatial repellents are thought to …