T O Afolaranmi1, Z I Hassan1, C Amaike2, D A Bello1, L A Lar1, Ai Zoakah1. 1. Department of Community Medicine, University of Jos, P.M. B. 2084, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. 2. Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Jengre, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Malaria and HIV account for over four million deaths per year thereby contributing significantly to the current global health burden. Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) represent a practical and effective means to prevent malaria in Africa. This study was conducted to determine the factors affecting the utilization of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated bed Nets (LLITNs) among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). METHODS: An interventional study with a before and after design conducted among PLHIV to determine the factors affecting the utilization of LLITNs. EPI info statistical software version 3.5.4 was used for data analysis. Confidence interval for this study was set at 95% with a corresponding P ⩽ 0.05 considered statistically significant. RESULTS: This study reported a mean 33.86 + 11.50 years with statistically significant improvement in the consistency of LLITNs use after the intervention. Furthermore, the likelihood of use of LLITNs was 9 times more among respondents with tertiary education when compared to other levels of education (Odd's ratio = 9.3712; 95% CI = 2.5261 - 34.7652; P = 0.0008). CONCLUSION: This study has demonstrated positive influence of provision of free LLITNs supported with health education on the consistent utilization of LLITNs as well as certain factors that can influence LLITNs use.
OBJECTIVE: Malaria and HIV account for over four million deaths per year thereby contributing significantly to the current global health burden. Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) represent a practical and effective means to prevent malaria in Africa. This study was conducted to determine the factors affecting the utilization of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated bed Nets (LLITNs) among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). METHODS: An interventional study with a before and after design conducted among PLHIV to determine the factors affecting the utilization of LLITNs. EPI info statistical software version 3.5.4 was used for data analysis. Confidence interval for this study was set at 95% with a corresponding P ⩽ 0.05 considered statistically significant. RESULTS: This study reported a mean 33.86 + 11.50 years with statistically significant improvement in the consistency of LLITNs use after the intervention. Furthermore, the likelihood of use of LLITNs was 9 times more among respondents with tertiary education when compared to other levels of education (Odd's ratio = 9.3712; 95% CI = 2.5261 - 34.7652; P = 0.0008). CONCLUSION: This study has demonstrated positive influence of provision of free LLITNs supported with health education on the consistent utilization of LLITNs as well as certain factors that can influence LLITNs use.
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