Contribution of integrated campaign distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets to coverage of target groups and total populations in malaria-endemic areas in Madagascar

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2010 Mar;82(3):420-5. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2010.09-0597.

Abstract

In October 2007, Madagascar conducted a nationwide integrated campaign to deliver measles vaccination, mebendazole, and vitamin A to children six months to five years of age. In 59 of the 111 districts, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were delivered to children less than five years of age in combination with the other interventions. A community-based, cross-sectional survey assessed LLIN ownership and use six months post-campaign during the rainy season. LLIN ownership was analyzed by wealth quintile to assess equity. In the 59 districts, 76.8% of households possessed at least one LLIN from any source and 56.4% of households possessed a campaign net. Equity of campaign net ownership was evident. Post-campaign, the LLIN use target of > or = 80% by children less than five years of age and a high level of LLIN use (69%) by pregnant women were attained. Targeted LLIN distribution further contributed to total population coverage (60%) through use of campaign nets by all age groups.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • Endemic Diseases
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Insecticide-Treated Bednets*
  • Madagascar / epidemiology
  • Malaria / epidemiology
  • Malaria / prevention & control*
  • Male
  • Mosquito Control
  • Pregnancy