Inequity in the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets before and after nationwide mass distribution campaign in 48 districts of Uganda

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ID15364241
AuthorsJaffer Okiring (0000-0003-3668-8997, corresponding author), Paul Katamba (0000-0001-6502-0182, Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration), Carol Kamya (0000-0002-7882-4777, Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration), Faith Namugaya (Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration), Geoff Lavoy (0009-0009-0123-147X, Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration), Gatien De Broucker (0000-0001-6603-5124, Johns Hopkins University), Anthony Ssebagereka (0000-0002-4061-2824, Makerere University), Elizabeth Ekirapa Kiracho (0000-0001-6938-2068, Makerere University), James Mak (0000-0002-0900-8493, Boston University), Joshua Mak, Bryan N Patenaude (0000-0002-5180-3626, Johns Hopkins University)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages2269-2269
Publication date2025-07-02
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-23386-9
PMID40604667
OpenAlexW4411920891
LanguageEN
References cited47

LLIN use level significantly increased following a nationwide distribution campaign. It appears that respondent's relationship with the household head explains most of the variation in LLIN use, while the least wealthy households seem to be dropping off at a faster rate in the use of LLINs following a nationwide distribution campaign. Strategies targeting LLIN use among the most disadvantaged households following a mass distribution campaigns are recommended

Biostatistics · Distribution (mathematics · Environmental health · Pathology · Public health · Demography · Malaria Research and Control · Medicine · Mosquito-borne diseases and control · Epidemiology

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