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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vector Control

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  • Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are a cornerstone of malaria control, significantly reducing child mortality and malaria incidence.
  • The emergence of insecticide resistance raises concerns about the continued effectiveness of ITNs.
  • This review updates evidence on ITN effectiveness, considering the impact of insecticide resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of ITNs on mortality and malaria morbidity.
  • To incorporate new evidence and evaluate the certainty of findings using GRADE.
  • To address the influence of insecticide resistance on ITN efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster RCTs.
  • Searched multiple databases for trials up to April 2018.
  • Assessed risk of bias and certainty of evidence using GRADE, informed by insecticide resistance data.

Main Results:

  • ITNs reduce all-cause child mortality by 17% (high-certainty evidence) and severe malaria episodes by 44% (high-certainty evidence) compared to no nets.
  • ITNs significantly reduce uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria incidence (high-certainty) and prevalence (high-certainty).
  • Compared to untreated nets, ITNs likely reduce child mortality by a third (moderate-certainty) and P. falciparum incidence (high-certainty).

Conclusions:

  • ITNs demonstrate substantial benefits in reducing child mortality and malaria morbidity, with high-certainty evidence.
  • Evidence suggests ITNs remain effective despite insecticide resistance, though its quantitative impact is unclear.
  • ITNs are a vital intervention for malaria control, contributing to reduced disease burden and mortality.