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Malawi ICEMR Malaria Research: Interactions and Results Influencing Health Policies and Practices.
Mangani, Charles; Mzilahowa, Themba; Cohee, Lauren; Kayange, Michael; Ntenda, Peter; Sixpence, Alick; Gumbo, Austin; Lankhulani, Sosten; Goupeyou-Youmsi, Jessy; Walker, Edward; Laufer, Miriam; Valim, Clarissa; Seydel, Karl; Wilson, Mark L; Taylor, Terrie; Mathanga, Don P.
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  • Mangani C; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.
  • Mzilahowa T; Malaria Alert Center, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.
  • Cohee L; Department of Pediatrics, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Kayange M; National Malaria Control Program, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi.
  • Ntenda P; Malaria Alert Center, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.
  • Sixpence A; Malaria Alert Center, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.
  • Gumbo A; National Malaria Control Program, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi.
  • Lankhulani S; National Malaria Control Program, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi.
  • Goupeyou-Youmsi J; Malaria Alert Center, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.
  • Walker E; Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Laufer M; Department of Pediatrics, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Valim C; Department of Global Health, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Seydel K; Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Wilson ML; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Taylor T; Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Mathanga DP; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.
Am J Trop Med Hyg ; 107(4_Suppl): 49-54, 2022 10 11.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36228911
Malaria remains a threat to public health in Malawi. It is well acknowledged that malaria research and robust evidence can have an impact on malaria policy and practice, resulting in positive population health gains. We report policy-relevant research contributions that the Malawi International Center of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMR) in partnership with local and international collaborators has made. Findings from our ICEMR studies have shown that long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) impregnated with piperonyl butoxide reduced mosquito blood feeding more compared with conventional LLINs. On the other hand, we showed that few LLINs are maintained up to the end of their 3-year life span, and that older nets are less effective. These results support the policy change decisions by the Malawi National Malaria Control Program to switch from conventional LLINs to piperonyl butoxide LLINs, and to conduct mass LLIN distribution campaigns every 2 years. Our studies on epidemiological patterns of malaria infection showed that school-age children have higher malaria infection rates and lower use of control measures compared with younger children and adults. These findings added to the evidence base that influenced the National Malaria Control Program to endorse school-based malaria interventions as part of its national policy. Research supported by the Malawi ICEMR is contributing to in-country policy decisions and to the implementation of evidence-based interventions. Through our long-term studies we intend to continue providing practical and policy-relevant evidence necessary, ultimately, to eliminate malaria infection in Malawi.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Mosquiteros Tratados con Insecticida / Malaria Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Adult / Animals / Child / Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Am J Trop Med Hyg Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Malawi Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Mosquiteros Tratados con Insecticida / Malaria Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Límite: Adult / Animals / Child / Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Am J Trop Med Hyg Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Malawi Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos