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Sleeping space matters: LLINs usage in Ghana.
Richard Bannor1, Anthony Kwame Asare2, Samuel Oko Sackey3
1Department of Allied Health Sciences, UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media, Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention and Policy, University of Connecticut , Storrs, CT, USA.
Pathogens and Global Health
|June 13, 2020
Summary
Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are key for malaria prevention. Household sleeping space and socio-demographics significantly impact LLIN usage, with many nets going unused despite availability.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vector-borne Disease Control
- Malaria Prevention
Background:
- Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are a primary tool for malaria prevention.
- Household ownership of LLINs does not guarantee their consistent use.
- Adequate sleeping space is a fundamental requirement for effective LLIN installation and utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of household sleeping space on LLIN usage.
- To explore the influence of socio-demographic factors of household heads on LLIN utilization.
- To address a gap in the literature regarding sleeping space and LLIN usage in malaria control.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative, cross-sectional household-based study was employed.
- Data collected via structured questionnaires from households receiving LLINs during a mass campaign.
- 383 households were sampled, receiving a total of 1,181 LLINs.
Main Results:
- Less than 16% of households with over 2 LLINs installed all distributed nets.
- 45% of recipient households reported no LLIN use, while 36% used them nightly.
- Number of bedrooms, household members, children, and occupants per bedroom were statistically linked to LLIN usage.
Conclusions:
- Sleeping space and socio-demographic factors are critical determinants of LLIN usage.
- Interventions should consider household sleeping arrangements to improve LLIN utilization and malaria prevention effectiveness.
- Further research is needed to optimize LLIN distribution and promote consistent use in endemic areas.
Keywords:
GhanaHealthcare innovation adoptionHouseholdsLong-lasting insecticidal netsMalaria campaignsMalaria prevention and controlSleeping spaceUsageMore Related Videos
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