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Ownership and usage of insecticide-treated nets in Ghana: a scoping review of facilitators and barriers.
Doe, Patience Fakornam; Druye, Andrews Adjei; Azu, Theodora Dedo; Boso, Christian Makafui; Commey, Isaac Tetteh; Agyare, Dorcas Frempomaa; Agyeiwaa, Joyce; Berchie, Gifty Osei; Opoku-Danso, Rita; Owusu, Gifty; Yeboa, Naomi Kyeremaa; Dzah, Seth Selassie; Davis, Anita Efua; Ofori, Godson Obeng; Akoto-Buabeng, William; Odonkor, Frank Offei; Alhassan, Amidu; Gyan, Thomas Boateng; Okantey, Christiana; Ninnoni, Jerry Paul; Aboh, Irene Korkoi; Abraham, Susanna Aba; Amoadu, Mustapha.
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  • Doe PF; Department of Public Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Druye AA; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Azu TD; Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Boso CM; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Commey IT; Department of Mental Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Agyare DF; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Agyeiwaa J; Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Berchie GO; Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Opoku-Danso R; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Owusu G; Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. gifty.owusu@ucc.edu.gh.
  • Yeboa NK; Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Dzah SS; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Davis AE; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Ofori GO; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Akoto-Buabeng W; Department of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Educational Foundations, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Odonkor FO; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Alhassan A; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Gyan TB; Department of Health, Education and Recreation, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Okantey C; Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Ninnoni JP; Department of Mental Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Aboh IK; Department of Public Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Abraham SA; Department of Public Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Amoadu M; Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre, College of Health and Allied Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Malar J ; 23(1): 238, 2024 Aug 10.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39127692
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are pivotal tools for malaria prevention in endemic regions like Ghana. Understanding the protective factors and barriers influencing ITN ownership and usage is crucial for designing effective interventions. A scoping review was conducted to identify studies exploring protective factors and barriers related to ITN ownership and usage.

METHODS:

This review followed the guidelines by Askey and O'Malley. Search was done in four major databases including PubMed, Science Direct, PubMed CENTRAL, and JSTOR. Additional searches were done in Google Scholar and Google. Peer-reviewed and grey literature were included.

RESULTS:

A total of 24 papers met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. Included studies found regional disparities in ITN ownership and usage. Furthermore, included studies reported ownership rates between 97.8 and 28% and usage rates between 94 and 20%. Protective factors facilitating ITN ownership were marital status, higher educational attainment, higher income levels, and being aged 25 years or older. In contrast, the factors for its use included community-level campaigns advocating for ITN use and awareness, individuals with secondary education or higher and those residing in urban areas. Missed opportunities in free distribution exercises and the unavailability of subsidized ITNs at health facilities were barriers to ownership.

CONCLUSION:

Understanding and addressing protective factors and barriers influencing ITN ownership and usage are crucial for enhancing malaria prevention strategies and achieving sustainable progress in combating malaria in endemic areas. Collaborative and evidence-based interventions are essential for addressing these challenges effectively.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Propiedad / Control de Mosquitos / Mosquiteros Tratados con Insecticida / Malaria Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Malar J Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA TROPICAL Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ghana Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Propiedad / Control de Mosquitos / Mosquiteros Tratados con Insecticida / Malaria Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: Malar J Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA TROPICAL Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ghana Pais de publicación: Reino Unido