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2 articles for “insecticide-treated bed nets”
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Insecticide-treated Bednets Use as an Environment Friendly Method for Malaria Control
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Malaria is a mosquito-borne public health problem in 90 countries worldwide affecting at least 300 million people annually. The disease imposes economic burden on families, business, health system, government budget and is associated with poverty, poor health, and malnutrition among children. Among the various methods available for mosquito control, use of mosquito nets, especially when treated with insecticides, provide the safest, cheapest, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 Read article
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Malaria Elimination Plan by 2030 in Ethiopia: Does Evidence based Practice Matter?
Abstract: Background: Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death among under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite, the remarkable progress in reducing under-five mortality rates in Ethiopia; it is continuing as a major threat to under-five. Objective: Thus, this study is calling for the evidence-based practice to the planed malaria elimination by 2030. Method: A cross-sectional survey involving 388 participants (mothers/guardians/caregivers) attending two health centres due to an acute febrile …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 3–12 Read article