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 we...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:4251c90815b14de9bdafbf3c17637d1e 2023-05-15T15:08:56+02:00 Population preference of net texture prior to bed net trial in Kala-Azar-endemic areas. Murari L Das Shri P Singh Veerle Vanlerberghe Suman Rijal Madhukar Rai Prahlad Karki Shyam Sundar Marleen Boelaert 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000100 https://doaj.org/article/4251c90815b14de9bdafbf3c17637d1e EN eng Public Library of Science (PLoS) http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2154387?pdf=render https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2727 https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2735 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0000100 1935-2727 1935-2735 https://doaj.org/article/4251c90815b14de9bdafbf3c17637d1e PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 1, Iss 3, p e100 (2007) Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2007 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000100 2022-12-31T04:15:52Z 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 preference were evaluated via indirect indicators through questionnaires at three defined time points before and after use of the LLINs and through focus group discussions (FGDs). In the latter, preferences for color and size were also assessed. Untreated bed nets were owned by 87% of the households prior to the study. All users liked textures of both LLIN types after 7 d of use, but had a slight preference for those made of polyester if they were to recommend a LLIN to relatives or friends (p<0.05), mainly because of their relatively greater softness in comparison to polyethylene LLINs. Users reported that both net types reduced mosquito bites and number of insects, including sand fly (bhusana; genus Phlebotomus), inside the house. Side effects were minor and disappeared quickly.The large-scale intervention trial considered the preferences of the study population to decide on the best tool of intervention--light-blue, rectangular, polyester LLINs of different sizes. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Azar ENVELOPE(-63.733,-63.733,-64.983,-64.983) PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases 1 3 e100 |
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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 preference were evaluated via indirect indicators through questionnaires at three defined time points before and after use of the LLINs and through focus group discussions (FGDs). In the latter, preferences for color and size were also assessed. Untreated bed nets were owned by 87% of the households prior to the study. All users liked textures of both LLIN types after 7 d of use, but had a slight preference for those made of polyester if they were to recommend a LLIN to relatives or friends (p<0.05), mainly because of their relatively greater softness in comparison to polyethylene LLINs. Users reported that both net types reduced mosquito bites and number of insects, including sand fly (bhusana; genus Phlebotomus), inside the house. Side effects were minor and disappeared quickly.The large-scale intervention trial considered the preferences of the study population to decide on the best tool of intervention--light-blue, rectangular, polyester LLINs of different sizes. |
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Murari L Das Shri P Singh Veerle Vanlerberghe Suman Rijal Madhukar Rai Prahlad Karki Shyam Sundar Marleen Boelaert |
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Murari L Das Shri P Singh Veerle Vanlerberghe Suman Rijal Madhukar Rai Prahlad Karki Shyam Sundar Marleen Boelaert |
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Population preference of net texture prior to bed net trial in Kala-Azar-endemic areas. |
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Population preference of net texture prior to bed net trial in Kala-Azar-endemic areas. |
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Population preference of net texture prior to bed net trial in Kala-Azar-endemic areas. |
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Population preference of net texture prior to bed net trial in Kala-Azar-endemic areas. |
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Population preference of net texture prior to bed net trial in Kala-Azar-endemic areas. |
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population preference of net texture prior to bed net trial in kala-azar-endemic areas. |
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