Narrative review on health-edrm primary prevention measures for vector-borne diseases

EYY Chan, TST Sham, TS Shahzada, C Dubois… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Climate change is expanding the global at-risk population for vector-borne diseases (VBDs).
The World Health Organization (WHO) health emergency and disaster risk management …

Methods and indicators for measuring patterns of human exposure to malaria vectors

A Monroe, S Moore, F Okumu, S Kiware, NF Lobo… - Malaria journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Effective targeting and evaluation of interventions that protect against adult
malaria vectors requires an understanding of how gaps in personal protection arise. An …

Exploring activities and behaviours potentially increases school-age children's vulnerability to malaria infections in south-eastern Tanzania

F Kihwele, T Gavana, C Makungu, HM Msuya… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Strengthening malaria control activities in Tanzania has dramatically declined
human malaria infections. However, there is an increasing epidemiological shift in the …

Ownership and utilization of bed nets and reasons for use or non-use of bed nets among community members at risk of malaria along the Thai-Myanmar border

K Pooseesod, DM Parker, N Meemon, S Lawpoolsri… - Malaria journal, 2021 - Springer
Background With the goal for malaria elimination in Thailand set for 2024, increased
coverage and utilization of bed net, especially insecticide-treated net (ITN) or long-lasting …

Barriers in distribution, ownership and utilization of insecticide-treated mosquito nets among migrant population in Myanmar, 2016: a mixed methods study

SY Linn, TM Maung, JP Tripathy, HD Shewade, SM Oo… - Malaria journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets/long-lasting insecticidal nets
(ITNs/LLINs henceforth referred to as ITNs) is one of the core interventions recommended by …

Monitoring of fabric integrity and attrition rate of dual-active ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study nested in a cluster …

J Martin, E Lukole, LA Messenger, T Aziz, E Mallya… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This study evaluated the physical durability of new types of bed nets with
two insecticides incorporated into the fibers (Interceptor G2, Royal Guard, and Olyset Plus) …

Role of individual perceptions in the consistent use of malaria preventive measures: mixed methods evidence from rural Rwanda

D Asingizwe, PM Poortvliet, CJM Koenraadt… - Malaria journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Malaria preventive measures, including long-lasting insecticide-treated bet nets
(LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and controlling mosquito breeding sites, are key …

A survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding malaria and bed nets on Bubaque Island, Guinea-Bissau

H Hutchins, G Power, T Ant, E Teixeira da Silva… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Malaria remains a significant public health problem in Guinea-Bissau, West
Africa. Government control measures include bed net distribution campaigns, however, local …

Implementation of a malaria prevention education intervention in Southern Ethiopia: a qualitative evaluation

Z Zerdo, S Anthierens, JP Van Geertruyden… - BMC public health, 2022 - Springer
Background Though school-aged children (SAC) are at high risk of malaria, they are the
ones that benefit the least from malaria prevention measures. A cluster randomized …

Reasons for mosquito net non‐use in malaria‐endemic countries: A review of qualitative research published between 2011 and 2021

HI Ladu, U Shuaibu, J Pulford - Tropical Medicine & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Mosquito nets, particularly insecticide‐treated nets, are the most recommended method of
malaria control in endemic countries. However, individuals do not always have access to …