2019
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-3046-x
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Factors associated with utilization of LLINs among women of child-bearing age in Igabi, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abstract: Background: The long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) are effective against prevention of malaria and its utilization has been proven to save lives. Despite the mass distribution of LLIN, Nigeria remains the country with the highest malaria burden in Africa. The awareness of LLIN in Nigeria is high, but the utilization is low. The aim of this work is to describe factors associated with the utilization of LLIN among women of child-bearing age (WCBA) in Igabi, Kaduna, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional survey w… Show more

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“…This was a part of a larger study that has been published and addressed the characteristics of women of child bearing age (WCBA) associated with Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) ownership and utilization [22]. Moreover, the current analysis focused on rural -urban disparity in fever prevalence, mothers' malaria knowledge, and associated factors with delayed care seeking for fever in U5 children.…”
Section: Study Design and Populationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…This was a part of a larger study that has been published and addressed the characteristics of women of child bearing age (WCBA) associated with Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) ownership and utilization [22]. Moreover, the current analysis focused on rural -urban disparity in fever prevalence, mothers' malaria knowledge, and associated factors with delayed care seeking for fever in U5 children.…”
Section: Study Design and Populationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, the calculated minimum sample size was 615. However, a minimum sample size of 630 was used to accommodate the sample size for the WCBA study [22].…”
Section: Sample Size Determinationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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