Factors Affecting Bed Net Use in Children Under Five on Bioko Island
Author Information
Author(s): García-Basteiro Alberto L, Schwabe Christopher, Aragon Cynthia, Baltazar Giovanna, Rehman Andrea M, Matias Abrahan, Nseng Gloria, Kleinschmidt Immo
Primary Institution: Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
Hypothesis
What factors influence bed net use among children under five and household ownership of bed nets?
Conclusion
The decline in bed net use from 2008 to 2009 was primarily due to a significant drop in ownership.
Supporting Evidence
- Household bed net ownership dropped from 97% in 2008 to 65% in 2009.
- Children who were sick in the last 14 days were more likely to use a bed net.
- Urban households had higher bed net use compared to rural households.
Takeaway
This study found that many young children in Bioko Island stopped using bed nets because fewer households owned them.
Methodology
Data from cross-sectional household surveys conducted in 2008 and 2009 were analyzed to assess factors associated with bed net use and ownership.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include reverse causality and geographical bias in socio-economic status assessment.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and there may be recall bias in reported data.
Participant Demographics
The study included children under five from 3,210 households on Bioko Island.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 57-65
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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