Socio-economic status is inversely related to bed net use in Gabon.

Malaria Journal
Julia GoeschMartin P Grobusch

Abstract

Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) range among the most effective measures of malaria prophylaxis, yet their implementation level in sub-Saharan Africa is still low. The goal of this study was to investigate the influence of socio-economic factors on the use of bed nets by mothers in Gabon. A cross-sectional study was conducted completing pre-tested, interviewer-administered questionnaires exploring socioeconomic proxy measures with 397 mothers or guardians of young children. Respondents were grouped according to their socio-economic situation, using scores. The condition of the bed nets was evaluated during a home visit. Socio-economic factors of wellbeing were negatively associated with bed net use, such as living in a stone house (OR 0.26, 95% CI 0.14-0.48), running water in the house (OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.21-0.92), shower/flush toilet in the house (OR 0.39/0.34, 95% CI 0.21-0.75/0.16-0.73), ownership of a freezer (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.26-0.96) and belonging to the highest group in the economic score (OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.15-0.67). In contrast, similar factors were positively associated with a good maintenance condition of the bed nets: higher monthly income (OR 5.64, 95% CI 2.41-13.19) and belonging to the highest group in the econ...Continue Reading

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