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This research examines who uses insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in households with limited availability, focusing on sex and age disparities.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Who uses the only mosquito net? Sex and age disparities

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This research examines who uses insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in households with limited availability, focusing on sex and age disparities.
Analyzed ITN usage across different age groups and genders in households with insufficient ITNs.
Evaluated the association between PF infection and ITN usage rates.
Identified demographic factors that influence net use.
Adult females and infants were prioritized for ITN use in households.
Low overall ITN usage was noted, despite prioritization.
A significant negative correlation between PF infection and ITN use was identified.

Abstract

In households with insufficient ITNs, adult females and infants were typically prioritized for ITN use. Given that PF infection was negatively associated with ITN use, such prioritization represents an appropriate allocation strategy under conditions of limited net availability. However, the low level of ITN use and the high prevalence of PF infection among young residents remain a substantial concern.

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Jinping Hu

Noboru Minakawa

Wataru Kagaya

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Tropical Medicine and Health

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Karolinska Institutet

Nagasaki University

Mount Kenya University

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Who uses the only mosquito net? Sex and age disparities

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