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Mosquito Bite Reduction and Mortality Decrease through Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets in Urban Nairobi, Kenya: An Analysis of Malaria Prevention Strategies,

Owen Mwangi, Department of Internal Medicine, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Mwaura Omondi, Moi University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18931414
Published: July 28, 2011

Abstract

Mosquito-borne diseases, particularly malaria, remain a significant public health concern in urban areas of Kenya. Urbanization and population growth have led to increased exposure to vector-borne pathogens. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from health records and ITN distribution logs. The study period covered a one-year period ending in . There was a statistically significant reduction in malaria-related deaths by 45% (95% CI: 38-52%) among urban residents who used ITNs compared to those who did not. Insecticide-treated bed nets effectively reduce mosquito bites and associated mortality rates, highlighting their critical role in malaria prevention efforts. Continued distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets alongside other preventive measures is recommended for sustained impact on urban malaria control. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Owen Mwangi, Mwaura Omondi (2011). Mosquito Bite Reduction and Mortality Decrease through Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets in Urban Nairobi, Kenya: An Analysis of Malaria Prevention Strategies,. African Archival Science Review, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18931414

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AfricanGeographicInsecticide-Treated Bed NetsMortality ReductionPublic HealthSpatial AnalysisVector Control

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