Utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets and key factors among households in resource-limited settings, Northwest Ethiopia
The utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) among households was 71.3%, which was lower than the WHO recommendation (80%). Key factors significantly associated with ITN utilization included being female, educational status, higher household income, and receiving information (messages) about ITN use. Targeted interventions, such as community education and awareness campaigns, are essential to improve ITN utilization. Addressing these factors can close the gap with WHO standards and reduce the malaria burden effectively.
Authors
- Bayou Tilahun Assaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4760-0818)
- Chalachew Yenew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1000-9220)
- Gete Berihun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5511-2072)
- Mengistu Abebe Messelu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5108-0544)
- Abraham Teym (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5954-0923)
- Miriam L. Shiferaw
- Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3528-0703)
- Almaw Genet Yeshiwas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1803-5450)
- Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2099-7106)
- Temesgen Aynew
Institutions
- Ebara Hospital (JP)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05698-8
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00