Bed Net Durability Assessments: Exploring a Composite Measure of Net Damage

Bed Net Durability Assessments: Exploring a Composite Measure of Net Damage

BACKGROUND The durability of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) in field conditions is of great importance for malaria prevention and control efforts; however, the physical integrity of the net fabric is not well understood making it challenging to determine overall effectiveness of nets as they age. The 2011 World Health Organization Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES) guidelines provide ...

Correction: Bed Net Durability Assessments: Exploring a Composite Measure of Net Damage

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Population Preference of Net Texture prior to Bed Net Trial in Kala-Azar–Endemic Areas

Prior to a community-based efficacy trial of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in the prevention of visceral leishmaniasis (VL; also called kala-azar), a pilot study on preference of tools was held in endemic areas of India and Nepal in September 2005.LLINs made of polyester and polyethylene were distributed to 60 participants, who used the nets sequentially for 7 d. Acceptability and pref...

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