Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India

Abstract Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the most favoured vector control tools worldwide. Timely monitoring and evaluation of LLINs is important to sustain the impact of this promising vector control method and for replacement of worn-out and those rendered ineffective. During...

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Main Authors: Sudhansu Sekhar Sahu, Amol Vasantrao Keshaowar, Sonia Thankachy, Dilip Kumar Panigrahi, Premalata Acharya, Vijayakumar Balakrishnan, Ashwani Kumar
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03260-2
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spelling doaj-12f08dc815dc44ad8432cd0f9519d8982020-11-25T02:50:39ZengBMCMalaria Journal1475-28752020-05-011911910.1186/s12936-020-03260-2Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern IndiaSudhansu Sekhar Sahu0Amol Vasantrao Keshaowar1Sonia Thankachy2Dilip Kumar Panigrahi3Premalata Acharya4Vijayakumar Balakrishnan5Ashwani Kumar6Indian Council of Medical Research-Vector Control Research CentreIndian Council of Medical Research-Vector Control Research CentreIndian Council of Medical Research-Vector Control Research CentreIndian Council of Medical Research-Vector Control Research CentreIndian Council of Medical Research-Vector Control Research CentreIndian Council of Medical Research-Vector Control Research CentreIndian Council of Medical Research-Vector Control Research CentreAbstract Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the most favoured vector control tools worldwide. Timely monitoring and evaluation of LLINs is important to sustain the impact of this promising vector control method and for replacement of worn-out and those rendered ineffective. During the mid-2017, LLINs were distributed by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) in high malaria endemic districts of the eastern coastal state of Odisha. The study was carried out to assess the field performance of the LLINs post 30 months of distribution in Koraput district of Odisha state. Methods A total of 130 households were randomly selected from three villages of Laxmipur CHC in Koraput district, Odisha, India; one each from hilltop, foothill and plain terrain. The net users were interviewed to elicit information on usage, washing practices, physical integrity, bio-efficacy and survivorship of LLINs to confirm the claimed three-year life of the LLINs. Results 74.8% of the LLINs were physically present after 30 months of distribution. The numbers (%) of LLINs used previous night varied from 30 to 61% between study villages. 74% respondents were using the LLINs throughout the year and 26% only seasonally. Of the total, 85% of the nets were reported to be washed and 95% nets were dried under shade as recommended. Altogether, 58% of the surveyed nets were found torn with holes. Of these, 74 (57%) nets were in good condition, 10 (8%) nets were in serviceable and 45 (35%) nets were badly torn and needed replacement. A total of 45 (93.75%), 68 (80%) and 71 (63.8%) LLINs were physically present in hilltop, foothill and plain villages, respectively. The LLINs did meet the efficacy criteria, given the 100% mortality to the exposed Anopheles jeyporiensis mosquitoes post 30 months distribution. Conclusions The findings of this study were communicated to the programme officials of the state and LLINs were replenished soon after 31st month post-distribution of LLINs.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03260-2AttritionBio-efficacyLong-lasting insecticidal netsPhysical integritySurvivorship
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author Sudhansu Sekhar Sahu
Amol Vasantrao Keshaowar
Sonia Thankachy
Dilip Kumar Panigrahi
Premalata Acharya
Vijayakumar Balakrishnan
Ashwani Kumar
spellingShingle Sudhansu Sekhar Sahu
Amol Vasantrao Keshaowar
Sonia Thankachy
Dilip Kumar Panigrahi
Premalata Acharya
Vijayakumar Balakrishnan
Ashwani Kumar
Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India
Malaria Journal
Attrition
Bio-efficacy
Long-lasting insecticidal nets
Physical integrity
Survivorship
author_facet Sudhansu Sekhar Sahu
Amol Vasantrao Keshaowar
Sonia Thankachy
Dilip Kumar Panigrahi
Premalata Acharya
Vijayakumar Balakrishnan
Ashwani Kumar
author_sort Sudhansu Sekhar Sahu
title Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India
title_short Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India
title_full Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India
title_fullStr Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in Eastern India
title_sort evaluation of bio-efficacy and durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed by malaria elimination programme in eastern india
publisher BMC
series Malaria Journal
issn 1475-2875
publishDate 2020-05-01
description Abstract Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the most favoured vector control tools worldwide. Timely monitoring and evaluation of LLINs is important to sustain the impact of this promising vector control method and for replacement of worn-out and those rendered ineffective. During the mid-2017, LLINs were distributed by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) in high malaria endemic districts of the eastern coastal state of Odisha. The study was carried out to assess the field performance of the LLINs post 30 months of distribution in Koraput district of Odisha state. Methods A total of 130 households were randomly selected from three villages of Laxmipur CHC in Koraput district, Odisha, India; one each from hilltop, foothill and plain terrain. The net users were interviewed to elicit information on usage, washing practices, physical integrity, bio-efficacy and survivorship of LLINs to confirm the claimed three-year life of the LLINs. Results 74.8% of the LLINs were physically present after 30 months of distribution. The numbers (%) of LLINs used previous night varied from 30 to 61% between study villages. 74% respondents were using the LLINs throughout the year and 26% only seasonally. Of the total, 85% of the nets were reported to be washed and 95% nets were dried under shade as recommended. Altogether, 58% of the surveyed nets were found torn with holes. Of these, 74 (57%) nets were in good condition, 10 (8%) nets were in serviceable and 45 (35%) nets were badly torn and needed replacement. A total of 45 (93.75%), 68 (80%) and 71 (63.8%) LLINs were physically present in hilltop, foothill and plain villages, respectively. The LLINs did meet the efficacy criteria, given the 100% mortality to the exposed Anopheles jeyporiensis mosquitoes post 30 months distribution. Conclusions The findings of this study were communicated to the programme officials of the state and LLINs were replenished soon after 31st month post-distribution of LLINs.
topic Attrition
Bio-efficacy
Long-lasting insecticidal nets
Physical integrity
Survivorship
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