Abstract

Objective

The primary aim of this study was to assess the utilization of an insecticide-treated bed net on the preceding night and associated factors among households of Kola Diba town in 2017.

Results

Of the 260 households, 239 (91.9%) (95% CI = 88.5–95%) utilized insecticide-treated bed net on the night preceding the interview. 242 (93.1%) households didn’t treat the bed net whereas 18 (6.9%) treat the bed net by chemical regularly. Household structure and knowledge about malaria transmission were found to be associated with insecticide-treated bed net utilization.

Details

Title
Utilization of insecticide treated bed net and associated factors among households of Kola Diba town, North Gondar, Amhara region, Ethiopia
Author
Alemu, Melaku Birhanu; Meles Addisu Asnake; Melaku Yilma Lemma; Melkitu Fentie Melak; Yenit, Melaku Kindie
Pages
1-5
Section
Research note
Publication year
2018
Publication date
2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
e-ISSN
17560500
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2089742940
Copyright
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