Utilization of Insecticide–Treated Bed Nets and Long Lasting Impregnated Nets in Urban area of Guwahati City– A Cross Sectional Study.

Dr Sthapana Sharma; Dr Jutika Ojah; Dr A.C .Baishya

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2017

Utilization of Insecticide–Treated Bed Nets and Long Lasting Impregnated Nets in Urban area of Guwahati City– A Cross Sectional Study.

Dr Sthapana Sharma, Dr Jutika Ojah, Dr A. C . Baishya

Abstract :

Background: Treating bednets with a suitable insecticide increases their effectiveness as the chemicals repel the mosquitoes and kill those, which come in contact with the treated bednet. Hence high coverage of bednets treated with insecticide is a cost effective way to prevent malaria. Objectives: To study the Utilization of Insecticide–Treated Bed nets in Urban area of Guwahati City. Materials and Methods: Community based cross sectional study done in the households of four urban slums of Guwahati City. Results: Of the 200 households under study 43% were using ordinary bednets, 24% were using ITN, 27% were using LLIN and 6% were not using any bednets at all. However the distribution of bed nets and use of nets treated with insecticide as per family size is not as per the required norms. Conclusion: Effective communication and monitoring and evaluation strategies must be in place, alongside systems for delivery, so that the impact of the intervention can be enhanced and assessed.