Maternal Attitudes about Objectively Monitored Bednet Use in Rural Uganda
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Maternal Attitudes about Objectively Monitored Bednet Use in Rural Uganda
Insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) are a mainstay of malaria prevention, yet poor adherence poses a major barrier to effective prevention. Self-reports of bednet use suffer from recall and social desirability biases. We have designed a device that electronically records ITN usage longitudinally. SmartNet consists of circuits made from a conductive fabric interwoven into the sides and top of a r...
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عنوان ژورنال: Malaria Research and Treatment
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2090-8075,2044-4362
DOI: 10.1155/2016/8727131