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The effect of free distribution of insecticide-treated nets on asymptomatic Plasmodium parasitemia in pregnant and nursing mothers in a rural Nigerian community

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Anyaehie, U. S. B., U. I. Nwagha, et al. (2011). "The effect of free distribution of insecticide-treated nets on asymptomatic Plasmodium parasitemia in pregnant and nursing mothers in a rural Nigerian community." Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 14(1): 19-22.

Introduction: Malaria is a major public health problem in Nigeria, with adverse outcomes on the poor, pregnant women and children living in rural communities. A major component of current intervention in roll back malaria (RBM) initiative is vector control and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs).

Aims and Objective: This research studied the impact of free distribution of ITNs on malaria parasitemia in a rural community in Nigeria.

Materials and Methods: This is a longitudinal survey involving 990 pregnant and nursing mothers who received free ITNs between February 2007 and September 2008. Blood samples were collected at contact, then every 2 months to check for malaria parasites using standard methods.

Result: There was a sustained but insignificant rise in asymptomatic malaria parasitemia post-distribution of ITNs.

Conclusion: We conclude that ITN intervention remains important in malaria prophylaxis but must be complemented with awareness campaigns and other vector control strategies.