Community empowerment based socio-cultural approach for increasing the utilization of LLINs for pregnant women in Southwest Sumba Regency

This study involved three levels of society: the sub-district level, the village level (village cadres and stakeholders), and the family level (mothers-in-law). This study was preceded by an ethnographic study to identify strengthening or supporting factors for pregnant women in Southwest Sumba Regency. The results of the study indicate the importance of involving families, in this case mothers-in-law, in the empowerment program. For disease prevention in pregnant women, the interventions provided included home visits, education for mothers and families, mass education by community leaders, and supervision by cadres and community leaders. Mothers-in-law were involved as supervisors of mosquito net use at the household level. The results of the study indicate that this model was statistically significant in increasing the correct use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets among pregnant women and increasing compliance with mosquito net use among pregnant women.

Social Science
Vector Control
Vulnerable Populations

Aug 2023 — Sep 2025

$3,002

Indonesia