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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
Year : 2019, Volume : 10, Issue : 3
First page : ( 1055) Last page : ( 1060)
Print ISSN : 0976-0245. Online ISSN : 0976-5506.
Article DOI : 10.5958/0976-5506.2019.00646.6

Inverted S Window Frame Perceived as Effective and Sustainable Mosquito/Malaria Control Device

SO Ugwu Francis*

South East Zonal Biotechnology Centre and Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Ugwu Francis SO, South East Zonal Biotechnology Centre and Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria; Phone: +2348035414461 Email: francis.ugwu@unn.edu.ng

Online published on 20 March, 2019.

Abstract

Background

Control of mosquito-transmitted diseases had focused on bednet distribution for years without malaria eradication because it lacked positive perception as traditional window screen. The novel inverted s/o window frame (ISOWF) facilitates regular cleaning of nets but stakeholders must appraise it first.

Method

Hoisting/dehoisting of screens on ISOWF was demonstrated. Subjects were required to use a nine-item Likert scale and 10 willingness-to-pay units for assessment and choice between it and traditional wooden window frame (TWWF) with wooden batten attached nets.

Results

Of 44 respondents, ≥ 90.9% considered the channel novel, simple in design, user friendly, and effective sustainable mosquito/malaria control. Twenty one persons completely rejected the TWWF in favour of the ISOWF. The average willingness-to-pay units offered the TWWF was 1.82 units while the ISOWF had 8.18 units.

Conclusion

The ISOWF had attractive positive perception likely to attract its pervasive application to reduce malaria and impose behavioural changes on vectors.

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Keywords

Window frame, screening, mosquito/malaria control, perception, environmental management, anti-mosquito device.

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