title: Investigating a Non-Mesh Mosquito Net Among Outdoor Sleeping Nomadic Communities in Kenya.
abstract: Rising reports of exophagic malaria vectors make even more pressing the need for alternatives to traditional, mesh, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) designed for indoor sleeping and often inadequate in the protection of outdoor-sleeping populations. This study tests and evaluates the retention, utilization, and durability of novel, non-mesh nets designed for outdoor use. Longitudinal, cross-sectional surveys were conducted, the physical condition of nets was assessed, and bio-efficacy and insecticide content were tested. At 22 months, retention was 98.0%; 97.1% of nets fell within the World Health Organization (WHO) category of being in "good" condition; none were in the "torn" category. At 18 months post-distribution, 100% of nets had at least WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme (WHOPES)-acceptable levels of insecticide, this proportion was 66.7% at 22 months. This novel mosquito net has the potential to provide a durable and context-specific tool to prevent malaria among traditionally hard-to-protect and highly vulnerable populations.
authors.forename: Georgia R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Gore-Langton
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mungai
authors.forename: Nfornuh
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Alenwi
authors.forename: Abdullahi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abagira
authors.forename: Owen M
authors.initials: OM
authors.lastname: Bicknell
authors.forename: Rebecca E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: Farah Amin
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Hassan
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Munga
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Eves
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Juma
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Allan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D009033:Culicidae / Q000187:drug effects; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D057148:Insecticide-Treated Bednets; D007306:Insecticides / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D007630:Kenya; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control; D013784:Textiles; D014171:Transients and Migrants
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides