Monitoring the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets in field conditions in Nepal

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dc.creatorJ Hii
dc.creatorGD Thakur
dc.creatorBR Marasini
dc.creatorYR Pokhrel
dc.creatorMP Upadhyay
dc.creatorKR Rijal
dc.creatorNR Adhikar
dc.creatorSK Pant
dc.creatorL Ortega
dc.creatorN Singh
dc.creatorP Ghimir
dc.date2019-11-06T06:53:30Z
dc.date2019-11-06T06:53:30Z
dc.date2014-01-01
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-03T07:51:52Z
dc.descriptionUnderstanding and improving the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs)in the field is critical for the success of malaria prevention using mosquito nets,as well as contributing to procurement decisions based on the number of yearsof protection, rather than the current practice of unit cost. Using the recentlypublished guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) some progresshas been made in the monitoring and assessment of performance of nets in thefield. This paper describes the protocol of an ongoing retrospective study of theattrition rate, physical integrity and bioefficacy of three polyester LLIN productsthat were distributed during 2010 to 2013 in Nepal. It is hoped that robust andauditable data on net survival (physical integrity and bioefficacy) of these threebrands in different environments will assist the Nepal National Malaria ControlProgramme in planning future LLIN-replacement strategies, including behaviourchange communication about LLIN care and maintenance. The advantages anddisadvantages of prospective and retrospective cross-sectional approachesare discussed, including appropriate strategies to validate the timing for massdistribution of nets. Similar studies should be done in other countries to (i) trackLLIN durability to support management of resupply, and (ii) inform procurementdecisions at the global level. New, more predictive, textile laboratory testing is alsourgently needed.
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dc.identifier2224-3151 (Print)
dc.identifier2304-5272 (Electronic)
dc.identifierhttps://iris.who.int/handle/10665/329726
dc.identifier.urihttps://repo.dare.co.zw/handle/123456789/219395
dc.languageEnglish
dc.languageen
dc.publisherWorld Health Organization. Regional Office for South-East Asia
dc.relationWHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health
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dc.subjectBioefficacy
dc.subjectlong-lasting insecticidal nets
dc.subjectmalaria
dc.subjectmalaria control
dc.subjectmalaria transmission
dc.subjectphysical integrity
dc.titleMonitoring the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets in field conditions in Nepal
dc.typeJournal articles

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