Pooled prevalence and factors associated with insecticide-treated net use among pregnant women in malaria high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel mixed-effects analysis
The prevalence of ITN use was suboptimal, and socio-demographic and household factors are associated with ITN use among pregnant women, with substantial in-country variation underscoring the role of regional context in ITN utilization. These findings suggest that beyond individual and household determinants, local and regional contexts play a critical role in shaping ITN usage patterns. Interventions should, therefore, be tailored not only to socio-demographic profiles but also to regional and local disparities in access, awareness, and implementation effectiveness.
Authors
- Benson Musinguzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1211-4617)
- Edson Mwebesa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4421-5356)
- Bosco Agaba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4601-5171)
- Robert Opoke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8886-7685)
- Ismail D. Legason (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6118-542X)
- Rornald Muhumuza Kananura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9915-1989)
- Ann Mwangi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5279-8622)
Institutions
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology (UG)
- Moi University (KE)
- Muni University (UG)
- Ministry of Health (UG)
- African Population and Health Research Center (KE)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00855-w
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- Wellcome Trust