Prevalence and predictors of adverse events following exposure to long-lasting insecticidal nets used for malaria prevention: a community based cross-sectional study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Journal
Malaria journal
ISSN: 1475-2875
Titre abrégé: Malar J
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101139802
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Feb 2023
01 Feb 2023
Historique:
received:
04
05
2022
accepted:
16
01
2023
entrez:
2
2
2023
pubmed:
3
2
2023
medline:
4
2
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Malaria morbidity and mortality increase in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may be the consequence of the low utilization rate of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) resulting from poor compliance due to adverse events (AEs). This study aimed at determining the prevalence and predictors of AEs following the mass distribution of LLINs in the Kisantu Health Zone (KHZ), a high malaria-endemic region in the DRC. A community-based cross-sectional study embedded was conducted within a randomized controlled trial (RCT) after the mass distribution of LLINs in 30 villages located in DRC KHZ. A three-stage sampling method was used without replacement to select 1790 children. Data was collected on adverse events (AEs) using a reporting form and information on demographics, nutritional status, and house characteristics. This was done using a structured questionnaire administered to household heads. Logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of AEs following the mass distribution of LLINs. In a total of 1790 children enrolled, 17.8% (95% CI 16.1-19.7) experienced AEs. The most common AEs were respiratory-related (61%). Around 60% of AEs occurred within 24 h of use, and 51% were resolved without treatment. Sleeping under deltamethrin LLINs (Adjusted OR, 95% CI 5.5 [3.8-8.0]) and zinc roofing (Adjusted OR, 95% CI 1.98 [1.1-3.57]) were associated with the risk of reporting an AE following the mass distribution of LLINs. Approximately 1 out of 5 children had an AE within 24 h following LLIN use. These adverse events were often respiratory-related. LLINs and roofing types were associated with a higher risk of reporting AEs. However, further research using a robust study design is needed to confirm these findings. Future studies should design and implement interventions aiming to reduce AEs and improve compliance with LLINs.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Malaria morbidity and mortality increase in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may be the consequence of the low utilization rate of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) resulting from poor compliance due to adverse events (AEs). This study aimed at determining the prevalence and predictors of AEs following the mass distribution of LLINs in the Kisantu Health Zone (KHZ), a high malaria-endemic region in the DRC.
METHODS
METHODS
A community-based cross-sectional study embedded was conducted within a randomized controlled trial (RCT) after the mass distribution of LLINs in 30 villages located in DRC KHZ. A three-stage sampling method was used without replacement to select 1790 children. Data was collected on adverse events (AEs) using a reporting form and information on demographics, nutritional status, and house characteristics. This was done using a structured questionnaire administered to household heads. Logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of AEs following the mass distribution of LLINs.
RESULT
RESULTS
In a total of 1790 children enrolled, 17.8% (95% CI 16.1-19.7) experienced AEs. The most common AEs were respiratory-related (61%). Around 60% of AEs occurred within 24 h of use, and 51% were resolved without treatment. Sleeping under deltamethrin LLINs (Adjusted OR, 95% CI 5.5 [3.8-8.0]) and zinc roofing (Adjusted OR, 95% CI 1.98 [1.1-3.57]) were associated with the risk of reporting an AE following the mass distribution of LLINs.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Approximately 1 out of 5 children had an AE within 24 h following LLIN use. These adverse events were often respiratory-related. LLINs and roofing types were associated with a higher risk of reporting AEs. However, further research using a robust study design is needed to confirm these findings. Future studies should design and implement interventions aiming to reduce AEs and improve compliance with LLINs.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36726181
doi: 10.1186/s12936-023-04458-w
pii: 10.1186/s12936-023-04458-w
pmc: PMC9893672
doi:
Substances chimiques
Insecticides
0
Types de publication
Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
35Informations de copyright
© 2023. The Author(s).
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