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Evaluation of the use of long-lasting insecticide-impregnated mosquito nets (LLINs) as a strategy to control malaria transmission and its implications in five states of the Brazilian Amazon

Objectives

*Original title in Portuguese: Avaliação do uso dos Mosquiteiros impregnados com Inseticida de Longa Duração (MILDs) como estratégia de controle da transmissão de Malária e suas implicações em cinco estados da Amazônia brasileira

This project aims to verify whether the distribution strategy was accompanied by specific information (individual or group guidance, calendar provision, explanation about use, washing and care), whether the user correctly understood these factors, population and work habits, transmission dynamics , verification of the use of mosquito nets by the population over time and the effectiveness of mosquito nets, in addition to verifying possible effects of the insecticide on the environment.

Principal Investigators / Focal Persons

Marinete Marins Povoa

Rationale and Abstract

Information and scientific knowledge will be generated from different Amazonian areas regarding the use of this important tool for malaria control, which may demonstrate the need to adapt this strategy to the habits, culture and education of the population, to the dynamics of local transmission of malaria and environmental factors and thus promote, protect and recover the health of the population.

Date

Jan 2020

Country / Project Site(s)

Brazil

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