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Research Paper | Public Health | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Pages: 1539 - 1544 | Kenya
Household and Community - Based Factors Associated with Universal Coverage of Insecticide - Treated Nets (ITNs). Results from a Cross - Sectional Malaria Survey in Vihiga County, Kenya
Abstract: Background: Insecticide - treated nets (ITNs) are an essential tool for preventing the spread of malaria. An adequate number of ITNs in households increases the probability of its use. Unfortunately, it's still unclear what factors prevent households from achieving universal coverage of ITNs despite the free mass net distribution every three years. This paper explored the household and community - based factors associated with universal ITN coverage in Vihiga County, Kenya. Methods: A cross - sectional survey was conducted among households in Vihiga County. Households were enrolled through multistage sampling and data was collected through structured questionnaire. Universal coverage was defined as the proportion of households with at least one ITN for every two people. Bivariable analysis was conducted using the chi - square test while determinants of universal coverage of ITNs and usage were assessed using multivariable logistic regression at a statistical significance of P - value
Keywords: Universal ITN Coverage, Mass Net Distributions, Insecticide Treated Net, Vihiga county
How to Cite?: Jacob Owiti Odipo, George Otieno, Aliso Yoos, Grace Wanjau, "Household and Community - Based Factors Associated with Universal Coverage of Insecticide - Treated Nets (ITNs). Results from a Cross - Sectional Malaria Survey in Vihiga County, Kenya", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1539-1544, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24925003326, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24925003326