Innovative house structures for malaria vector control in Nampula district, Mozambique: assessing mosquito entry prevention, indoor comfort, and community acceptance
Micanaldo Ernesto Francisco,
Kozo Watanabe
Abstract:BackgroundInsecticide-treated mosquito bed nets and indoor residual spraying are widely used for malaria vector control. However, their effectiveness can be affected by household members’ habits, requiring alternative approaches toward malaria vector control.ObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness of modified houses in preventing mosquito entry; to assess the impact of house modifications on indoor air conditions and evaluate the acceptability of modified houses in the community where the study was conducted.Meth… Show more
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