Long-lasting Insecticide-Treated Mosquito Nets in the DR Congo - Kaniki Kabuya, Chrys Promesse
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Malaria is the most widespread parasitic disease in the world. It is a major risk of morbidity and mortality for more than two billion human beings worldwide. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is one of the three leading causes of death among the most vulnerable groups - children under five and pregnant women. The impregnated mosquito net is currently one of the best ways to prevent malaria.The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of households related to the use of long-lasting insecticide-treated net in Bonzola Health Zone in the City of…mehr

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Malaria is the most widespread parasitic disease in the world. It is a major risk of morbidity and mortality for more than two billion human beings worldwide. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is one of the three leading causes of death among the most vulnerable groups - children under five and pregnant women. The impregnated mosquito net is currently one of the best ways to prevent malaria.The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of households related to the use of long-lasting insecticide-treated net in Bonzola Health Zone in the City of Mbuji-Mayi. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted with 360 households. The interview technique was used to collect data. In our statistical analyses, we used the calculation of frequencies, mean, standard deviation and proportions. The Chi-square test was used for association research. Overall, 93.83% of respondents have a good knowledge of the long-lasting insecticide-treated net and its benefits, 96.94% have a positive attitude towards its use and only 61.39% have good practices.
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Doctor en medicina y médico de salud pública. Doctorado en Ciencias de la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva en el Instituto de Ciencias de la Vida y la Tierra de la Universidad Panafricana, Universidad de Ibadán (Nigeria). También es un experto en salud pública, altamente motivado, impulsado y competente con una pasión por las comunicaciones y los sistemas de información de salud pública.