Net ownership, utilization and malaria burden in the context of Piperonyl butoxide-LLINs intervention in western Kenya
The study observed higher bednet ownership, usage, and lower malaria prevalence in the PBO-LLIN clusters compared to the pyrethroid-LLIN clusters. However, bedbug infestations and insufficient sleeping beds hindered net ownership and usage, limiting their overall effectiveness. These findings highlight the need for National Malaria Control Programs (NMCPs) to enhance community education on proper net use and maintenance through targeted initiatives, such as household visits and local workshops. Furthermore, incorporating bedbug control strategies and regular surveillance will improve compliance and net usage. Addressing these challenges will maximize the impact of PBO-LLINs and other next-generation nets, strengthening malaria control and elimination efforts in both urban and rural settings.
Authors
- Josephat Bungei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4911-8224)
- Ming‐Chieh Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2462-6089)
- Job Oyweri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9784-1698)
- Daibin Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2771-9598)
- Patrick Onyango (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5227-9571)
- Harrysone Atieli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0562-0674)
- Guofa Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9283-5520)
- Yaw A. Afrane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5653-5993)
- Maxwell G. Machani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2640-130X)
- John I. Githure
- Guiyun Yan
- Sammy Cheruiyot
Institutions
- University of Nairobi (KE)
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Maseno University (KE)
- University of California, Irvine (US)
- Africa International University (KE)
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329114
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health