Utilization and associated factors of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets among households in Gondar Zuria district, Northwest Ethiopia: a mixed methods study, 2025

LLIN utilization in Gondar Zuria District fell below the national target (100%). Misconceptions and misinformation contribute to irregular use and reduced trust. Beyond distribution and health education, community-based behavior changes strategies such as household follow-ups by health workers and integrating LLIN promotion into local forums alongside routine net condition monitoring are essential to improve consistent use and advance malaria elimination efforts.