Factors Associated with Low Use of Insecticide-Treated Nets among Children under 5 Years of Age in Fo-Boure (Benin) in 2019
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چکیده
Despite the free distribution of insecticide impregnated nets, malaria is still cause many deaths, particularly among children under 5 years old, casting doubt on real use these mosquito nets by parents. The present work aimed to identify factors associated with low nets. This was a cross-sectional study an analytical aim, carried out in locality Fô-Bouré (Sinendé) 2019 old and their A cluster random sampling according WHO technique. dependent variable LLINs independent variables were: socio-demographic, economic, relative parents’ knowledge causes control methods malaria. Results: identified as female sex (p = 0.0059), level education 0.0001), mode acquisition 0.0476), poor 0.0389), type house: mud or tent house 0.0034), unsanitary immediate environment 0.0002) children’s evening dressing style 0.0001). Conclusion: global development policy, especially terms education, sanitation housing improvement recommended “Roll Back Malaria” initiative necessary improve rate use.
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عنوان ژورنال: Open Journal of Pediatrics
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2160-8741', '2160-8776']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/ojped.2023.135069