Scaling Up Insecticide-Treated Nets in Tanzania
Author Information
Author(s): Hanson Kara, Nathan Rose, Marchant Tanya, Mponda Hadji, Jones Caroline, Bruce Jane, Stephen Godlove, Mulligan Jo, Mshinda Hassan, Schellenberg Joanna Armstrong
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
How can the Tanzania National Voucher Scheme effectively deliver subsidized insecticide-treated nets to pregnant women?
Conclusion
The monitoring and evaluation of the TNVS provides a model for informing national and international health programs about effective delivery strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- The TNVS began operation in October 2004 and was implemented in all districts by May 2006.
- The evaluation plan included both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the program's effectiveness.
- Regular feedback from the evaluation was used to modify implementation strategies.
Takeaway
This study looks at how Tanzania is helping pregnant women get mosquito nets to prevent malaria, and it shows how to check if the program is working well.
Methodology
The study used a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation design that included household surveys, facility surveys, focus groups, and voucher tracking.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the independent evaluation process and the involvement of multiple stakeholders.
Limitations
The study did not measure health impact directly and focused on intermediate outcomes instead.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on pregnant women and children under five in Tanzania.
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