Knowledge, attitudes, practices and determinants of mosquito repellent use for malaria prevention in Nangabo Ward, Wakiso District, Uganda

Grace Kemigisha, David Musoke, Abel W. Walekhwa, Adoke Yeka · 2025

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Grace Kemigisha and co-authors report a 2025 survey on mosquito repellent use for malaria control in Nangabo Ward, Uganda. Repellents could add to nets and sprays, yet they are little used in places where malaria is common. The team asked household heads what they know, feel, and do about repellents, and what drives use or non-use.

Most people had heard of repellents and viewed them in a good light, but steady use was very low. Many did not know if the products were safe for young children or for pregnant women, and cost was a key block. Older heads and large households used them less, while more schooling and good attitudes raised use. People also said they would prefer natural options over made ones.

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CREATORGrace Kemigisha, David Musoke, Abel W. Walekhwa, Adoke Yeka
YEAR2025
COLLECTIONPAPERS
FORMATTXT
FILE SIZE62 KB
VERSION1.0
LICENSECC BY 4.0
RIGHTSCC BY
SOURCEEurope PMC

Source: https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC12661676

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